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23 Jun 2025
Selected industry activity in the Sydney drinking water catchment
This map viewer provides information about certain industry activities that may impact the Sydney drinking water catchment.
News
19 Jun 2025
Former Truegain site owner to pay $400K over failure to clean up contamination
The owner of a former waste oil refinery in Rutherford has been convicted for failing to comply with a clean-up notice and a prohibition notice.
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18 Jun 2025
Managing radiation in NSW
Radiation is used widely in healthcare, research and commercial activities. NSW radiation laws aim to protect people and the environment by minimising harmful radiation exposure, while enabling the beneficial use of radiation.
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16 Jun 2025
Carbon recycling and abatement
The EPA is taking steps to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate climate change by improving the way we manage waste and materials.
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16 Jun 2025
Sensitive place notification
Pest management technicians applying certain pesticides outside next door to a sensitive place such as a nursing home or school must notify the person responsible for that sensitive place 5 working days before applying the pesticide.
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16 Jun 2025
Plastics
Plastic packaging and single-use plastic items make up 60% of all litter in NSW. These items take thousands of years to decompose and in the process, they are causing great harm to our natural environment and wildlife. The NSW Government has banned several problematic and unnecessary single-use plastic items, with further items to be reviewed in the future.