Beach Report and Yarra Watch results (Dec 2021 to March 2022)

This report provides microbial sampling results for the summer season (2021 to 2022) and an analysis of the accuracy of water quality forecasting. EPA releases this report each year. It is designed to...

Environmental auditor guidelines for appointment and conduct - 865

EPA appoints environmental auditors pursuant to Division 1 of Part 8.3 of the Environment Protection Act 2017 (the Act). Please note that under section 497 of the Act, a person who is an...

2019: Operating licence transition process

If you had a licence under the old laws, it automatically transitioned to an operating licence under the Environment Protection Act 2017 on 1 July 2021. Over the next 12 months EPA will work with...

EPA Annual Plan (July 2021 to June 2022)

This annual plan outlines our priorities and key activities for the financial year 2021 to 2022...

669: Groundwater sampling guidelines

Methods used for drilling, installation or development of groundwater bores, or collection of groundwater samples can be a significant source of error in groundwater quality data. This guideline has...

1961: Guideline for assessing and minimising air pollution

This guideline provides a framework to assess and control risks associated with air pollution. The objective is to help those responsible for commercial, industrial, agricultural, transport...

EPA response to public comment on the draft guideline for assessing and minimising air pollution

The Guideline for Assessing and Minimising Air Pollution in Victoria provides a framework to assess and control risks associated with air pollution to support industries and businesses that release...

1422: EPA authorised officers

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is Victoria's environmental regulator. It was established as an independent statutory authority established under the Environment Protection Act 1970 (EP Act...

Annual Report Card (July 2020 to June 2021)

Report Card provides a snapshot of water quality in Port Phillip Bay, Western Port, the Gippsland Lakes and the waterways in their catchments. The annual Report Card was available on the Yarra &...

2018: Storage and management of waste batteries – guideline

This guide applies to waste and resource recovery facilities such as e-waste transfer stations, materials recycling facilities and reprocessing facilities that receive, store or transport waste...