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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 number
Type of non-compliance
EPA actions
No. 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