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Air quality monitoring in Muswellbrook and Singleton, the major population centres in the Upper Hunter, indicates elevated particle pollution levels that periodically exceed the national air quality standards. While coal mines are a major source of particle emissions in the region, wood smoke from solid fuel heaters also contributes significantly towards particle pollution.

You are only allowed to light a fire outside in certain situations. Check what fires are allowed in your area, and whether you need a permit to burn.

The EPA protects human health and the environment by issuing a No Burn Notice when there are indications that smoke from planned fires is likely to contribute to the build-up of air pollution.

Cane farmers have a legal right to burn cane but must notify their immediate neighbours and avoid burning during unacceptable times and weather conditions.

How the EPA manages air quality in the different regions of NSW.

Minimising particulate pollution at coal mines is a priority for the EPA.

The EPA works in partnership with regional and local communities to minimise air pollution, particularly particle pollution, from a wide range of industries. The EPA collaborates with communities, industry and government to measure air quality through monitoring networks across NSW.

The EPA has investigated the sources and impacts of particle pollution in the Lower Hunter and Newcastle regions where there is community concern about air pollution from industry.