New PFAS monitoring requirements open for comment
The EPA is consulting with stakeholders and licensed landfill and sewage treatment plant operators on proposed new PFAS monitoring requirements.
Information for businesses | Plastics Plan 2.0
Businesses have an important part to play in tackling plastic pollution. The EPA will work closely with businesses of all sizes to smooth the transition to new requirements under the NSW Plastics Plan 2.0.
Pellet Patrol: Cracking down on microplastic pollution
The NSW EPA has completed an unannounced compliance campaign targeting plastic feedstock loss in partnership with local Sydney councils.
Independent review into environmental monitoring program at Cadia mine released
A new independent review was commissioned by the EPA to look at the water monitoring programs of the Cadia Valley Operations gold mine.
Noise from hospitals
Hospitals are typically located in or close to residential areas and may operate 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Legislative framework and statutory review
Outcomes from the statutory review of the legislative framework for Return and Earn the NSW container deposit scheme
Central Coast debris balls investigation update
The EPA has confirmed debris balls found on Central Coast beaches in August likely also originated from Sydney Water's Malabar Wastewater Treatment System.
Broken Hill Environmental Lead Program
The Broken Hill Lead Program provides a range of community services to reduce the risk of lead exposure and protect children's health