Non-Compliance detail


  
Summary
 
Licence number: 1683
Annual Return Start: 01 Jul 2007
Annual Return End: 30 Jun 2008
Date Received: 29 Aug 2008
 
Licence Condition numberType of non-complianceEPA actionsNo. of times occurred
M2.1 A composite sample from the inspection pit on the ocean outfall discharge was not collected on 1 occasion (12/6/008) - sampling machine failed. This sample would have been tested for Total Suspended Solids, Biological Oxygen Demand and Oil & Grease. Appropriate Action taken by licensee 1
L3.1 The 3 day Geometric Mean limit for Total Suspended Solids in effluent from Burwood Beach WWTW is 60 mg/L. Effluent from the plant failed the 3DGM limit for Total Suspended Solids from 24th to 26th June 2008. EPA to monitor future compliance with this condition 1
L9.1 Discharge from the overflow structure entered an enclosed stormwater pipe and reached the Mayfield Branch of the Throsby Creek stormwater system (15/2/08). Caused by blockage of sewermain by tree roots. Appropriate Action taken by licensee 1
L9.1 Discharge from the overflow structure entered a small open stormwater channel (Glebe Rd sub-branch) which forms part of the Cottage Creek stormwater system (14/4/08). Caused by blockage of sewermain by tree roots. Appropriate Action taken by licensee 1
L9.1 Discharge from the overflow structure entered the Coolamin St sub-branch (open stormwater channel) of the Throsby Creek stormwater system (18/10/07). Caused by blockage of sewermain by tree roots. Appropriate Action taken by licensee 1
L9.1 Discharge entered the Adamstown branch (open stormwater channel) of the Throsby Creek stormwater system (14/8/07). Appropriate Action taken by licensee 1