Non-Compliance detail


  
Summary
 
Licence number: 828
Annual Return Start: 01 Apr 2015
Annual Return End: 31 Mar 2016
Date Received: 30 May 2016
 
Licence Condition numberType of non-complianceEPA actionsNo. of times occurred
L1.1 Stormwater discharges at Points 10-15 exceeded ANZECC water quality guidelines for ecosystem protection. PRP undertaken to investigate the source of pollutant inputs to stormwater PRP to address non-compliance(s) being negotiated 12
L3.1 Exceed NOx concentration limit at Point 20 due to power failure; Exceed As and TSS concentration limits at Point 23 due to algal build up; Exceed effluent temperature limit at Point 23. EPA has written to licensee regarding non-compliance and relevant action 3
L4.1 Exceedance of daily discharge limit at MP30 due to excessive rainfall and high groundwater levels, attributed to ingress from a leaking townswater pipe located near a sewer pipe. Repairs made. Review of pipeline being undertaken. Appropriate Action taken by licensee 88
M2.1 Grab samples not collected at MP13 & 15 during two stormwater events. Equipment inspected; sample not collected MP23 during power outage. EPA to monitor future compliance with this condition 3
M3.2 Sampling plane at MP18 does not comply with AS4323.1. Project commenced to relocate point. PRP to address non-compliance(s) being negotiated 1
M8.1 Daily volume monitoring at MP13, 14, 15 not recorded during number of wet weather events due to flow meter faults. Faulty meters were replaced. Monthly calibration flow tests implemented to verify new flow meters are operational Appropriate Action taken by licensee 28
O6.1 Some bunding & alternative spill containment systems installed prior to new standards. Site wide review undertaken to prioritise upgrades. Report on progress of improvement works at completion of each project & in E2 annual report to EPA PRP to address non-compliance(s) issued 1
O7.3 AN Despatch Collection Tank pumped out at frequency exceeding EPL due to misalignment between operational requirements and EPL variation Dec14. Frequency increased when non compliance identified May15. No overflow of tank during period S.58 notice issued to change/amend licence conditions(s) 1