If you notice a sewer odor or suspect a sewer spill in the City of Barstow, you can report it in any of the following ways:

Report a Sewer Odor Complaint

• Call: (760) 252-3543 — Be ready to share the date, time, and location of the odor.

• Email: Wastewater wastewater@barstowca.org

• Online: Submit a Customer Service Request @ Contact Us.

Report a Sewer Spill Emergency

• If you see or smell a sewage spill, call Police Dispatch at (760) 256-2211 immediately. 

What to Include in Your Report

When reporting, please provide:

• Your name and contact information

• Location of the odor or spill

• Date and time you first noticed the issue

• Any other details you observed (e.g., strength or duration of odor)