Statewide

Some environmental matters and their community engagement occur in more than one region of NSW. This page is for those matters.

Community updates

02 Apr 2026

The EPA is working with all power station operators in NSW to strengthen monitoring and reporting requirements and tighten air emission limits.

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30 Mar 2026

The NSW Environment Protection Authority is undertaking the state’s first dedicated statewide PFAS ambient monitoring program.

EPA officer taking water sample
04 Jun 2025
In 2024 we publicly consulted on the regulation of coal mines in NSW.
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15 Nov 2024

View a map of the sites in NSW that may be contaminated with PFAS, learn how to reduce your exposure to these chemicals, and read about our investigation of the issue.

Preparing for ecotoxicology testing. Credit: Simone Cottrell/DCCEEW
23 Sep 2024

Our asbestos in mulch investigation into the supply chain is now complete and the EPA has commenced prosecutions of three companies and one individual in the Land and Environment Court.

Fenced off area during the asbestos in mulch investigation
22 Aug 2024
We are investigating Noel Child of N G Child & Associates, an environmental consultant, in relation to allegations of falsified sampling results in a number of environmental reports across NSW.
Sampling contaminated soil with sample bottle and person in disposable gloves
22 Dec 2023
Information about the issues involved in the use of synthetic turf in sports fields.
Synthetic turf, Coffs Harbour Sportsground. Credit: DPHI/Leah Moore