Sydney Water sewage licences reviews open for public consultation
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) has commenced public consultation on its statutory five-yearly review of the licences for Sydney Water’s 23 sewage treatment systems across Greater Sydney and the Illawarra.
Water Quality Monitoring in the Upper Ourimbah Creek Catchment
The EPA and the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) have conducted sampling of the upper reaches of Ourimbah Creek and its tributaries since 2016. We have monitored for ammonia which is an indicator of leachate from landfills.
Phase one of Lake Munmorah remediation begins
The first phase of a complex remediation process is underway at the former Lake Munmorah Power Station on the Central Coast.
EPA fines Morello Earthmoving for burying waste
The EPA has fine Morello Earthmoving $30,000 for illegally burying waste.
First NSW Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan released
A draft of NSW's Waste and Circular Infrastructure Plan has been released to prevent Greater Sydney running out of landfill space by 2030.
Licensing reforms
We are improving our licensing process to help licensees provide important and timely information, enhance transparency for the public, and better protect the environment and human health.
Narwan Village investigation
There are 61 discrete Aboriginal communities in NSW, formerly known as Aboriginal missions and reserves, and many have legacy contamination issues from waste and asbestos.
Environmental sampling in the Upper Belubula region
We are conducting a comprehensive environmental sampling program in this region to deliver robust, evidence-based information to the community.
EPA prosecutes for pesticide offence in Coonamble
The EPA has successfully prosecuted a Coonamble farm manager for pesticide misuse. Mr Angus Dixon will have to pay $18,000 following a spray drift incident at Tooloon Station in Coonamble that caused adverse health impacts to three EPA officers.
$3 million to help councils combat the landfill crisis
The EPA has awarded almost $3 million to help councils and regional waste groups deliver innovative local waste and recycling solutions, supporting NSW’s transition to a circular economy.
