Verifying pollution sites on the ground
Updated 28 June 2026·Reviewed 28 June 2026·2 min read
Plan the visit
Open the site from Home feed or Map tab, note the pin and photos, then plan daylight access from a public vantage.
Checklist
- Charge your phone and expect weak signal in some valleys.
- Tell a colleague where you go if you work alone.
- Avoid private land unless you already have permission.
Compare the pin to reality
Stand where the map suggests and scan for the same cues in photos: kerb lines, trees, buildings, or shoreline bends.
When to report again
- The hazard moved materially since the last photos.
- The pin sits on the wrong block or riverbank.
- You can document a risk that was not visible earlier.
Capture fresh evidence
Use the Report FAB and complete Evidence with up to five photos. Add Details that explain what changed since prior visits.
Field photo tips
- Start wide for context, then move closer to the problem.
- Include scale cues when size is unclear.
- Stay out of traffic, unstable ground, and unknown liquids.
Confirm location in Macedonia
On the Location stage, drag the pin to the exact spot inside Macedonia. Tap Confirm location before Review.
Pin quality
- GPS helps, but confirm visually on the map.
- Describe access limits in Details when paths are blocked.
- Submit only when Review shows all requirements met.
Safety and respect
Do not enter unstable piles, fast water, or industrial yards without training. Treat residents courteously.
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