How to File a Blasting Complaint 

If you are concerned about the impacts of blasting on your property, water supply, or safety, you have a right to speak up for your quality of life and protect your home and community.

Quick Tips

  • Keep a log of all the blasts, time, date and all details. 
  • Each time you feel a blast, mail in a blast report and call the DEP.
  • Make sure your neighbors are doing the same thing

What do I Put in a Blasting Complaint

  • Who you are: Your name, mailing address and phone number
  • Where you are: Your physical address, nearest town, county, and directions to your house
  • Which company is doing the blasting: Include the permit number if you know it
  • The complaint: Tell exactly what happened and when it happened in as much detail as possible.

Where do I send my complaint?

Mail to:  
David Vande Linde
Acting Chief, Office of Explosives and Blasting
WVDEP
601-57th Street
Charleston, WV 25304

Email:
David.L.Vandelinde@wvgov

Pamela.Nixon@wv.gov

Phone:   
Dave Vande Linde : 304-926-0464
Pam Nixon, Citizen's Advocate : 1-800-654-5227  ext. 1328

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