Air pollution sources in inner west Melbourne

EPA works with industry, business and communities to reduce air pollution. A focus of this work in recent years has been in Melbourne’s inner west. This area experiences air pollution from a...

Recycled water use in surface waters guideline

This guideline describes recycled water use in surface waters. It tells you what permission and what information you need to give EPA to apply for a permission...

F1034: Environmental auditor reappointment application (S1)

This form is to be used by environmental auditors for applications for reappointment as an auditor under the Environment Protection Act 2017. It is to be submitted via the EPA portal with all files (...

Assessing an application for a food or beverage production facility

Guidance for assessing planning permit applications for food and beverage production facilities...

Analysis of West Gate Tunnel Project air monitoring data

The Victorian Government’s Air Quality Strategy and Air Quality Improvement Precincts aim to address local air quality in Melbourne's inner and outer west. These initiatives are focused on...

Assessing an application for a composting facility

This guideline provides information to assist responsible authorities and planning permit applicants in identifying risks and risk controls associated with composting activities, in order to prepare...

Assessing an application for a concrete batching plant

This guideline contains information to assist responsible authorities and planning permit applicants in assessing and preparing planning permit applications for concrete batching facilities of all...

Emerging Contaminants in Recycled Water

EPA plays a role in educating Victorians about the use of recycled water. We work with government partners, the water industry and academic institutions to understand and act on potential risks of...

Annual Report Card – Port Phillip, Western Port and Gippsland Lakes July 2021 to June 2022

Port Phillip Bay, Western Port Bay and the Gippsland Lakes are Victoria’s largest coastal waterbodies.   EPA, Melbourne Water and Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action...

Guidance for risk assessment of wastewater discharges to surface waters

Industry, businesses and local governments may need to discharge wastewater into the environment. If you need to do this, you may need to get permission from EPA Victoria.  As part of that...