NSW Environment Protection Authority

NSW's independent environmental regulator. We protect the health of our environment and communities.

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Public consultation on the Draft Approved Methods for the Modelling and Assessment of Air Pollutants in NSW is open until 5pm Monday 4 May.

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All 1080 products are classified as restricted pesticides because of the risks they pose to the environment, wildlife and domestic animals. They must be used according to the relevant pesticide control orders. 

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We are involved in many environmental matters that interest communities across NSW.

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The Broadscale Microplastic Assessment (BMA) is Australia's first large-scale study of microplastic contamination, covering 120 coastal waterways in NSW. 

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From 1 July 2026 businesses must separate food waste from general waste. Get your business ready.

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Never bin a battery. One battery in a bin can spark a fire. Find a safe place to drop off your used batteries.

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The NSW Government is working to ensure we continue to provide safe drinking water to the people of NSW.

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A handful of fish lying dead in a shallow part of a river
23 Mar 2026

The EPA continues to investigate a fish kill event in the Hunter River at Mount Thorley. Teams of officers have been taking water samples and following up leads in the community.

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23 Mar 2026

A major review is underway to modernise the methods for modelling air pollutants in NSW, with consultation now open. 

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21 Mar 2026

The NSW EPA is investigating a fish kill event in the Hunter River at Mount Thorley.