Beach Report and Yarra Watch Long Term Condition Report

The “Beach Report: long-term condition report” shows water quality at 40 sites across Port Phillip Bay (PBB) and the Yarra River. The report shows water quality from over a five-year...

Air monitoring report 2021: Compliance with the Ambient Air Quality National Environment Protection Measure

EPA monitors air pollution in Victoria. We do this by measuring the air for pollutants that can affect human health. This report presents the results of air pollution monitoring in Victoria for 2021.&...

Better Environment Plans Guideline - 2053

This guideline explains the statutory and administrative requirements of a Better Environment Plan (BEP). It also sets out the guiding principles and criteria that EPA employs when considering BEP...

Hydrogeological assessment guidelines - 668.1

This guideline provides the preferred practice for hydrogeological assessment (HA) to understand groundwater quality and the risks of harm to human health and the environment.   EPA expects...

Guideline for irrigation with recycled water - 168.3

This guideline supports the design and management of recycled water irrigation schemes. It aims to help designers and operators understand their responsibilities under Victoria’s...

EPA science report: Summary of PFAS concentrations detected in the environment

This publication assists industry to identify non-point source concentrations of PFAS in the environment...

Background Levels Methodology guidance - 2033

Background levels: Identifying naturally occurring chemical substances (Publication 2033) is for environmental professionals to use when assessing contaminated land. It contains steps to confirm if a...

Guideline for minimising greenhouse gas emissions - 2048

This guideline will help businesses minimise risks to Victoria’s environment and human health from their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. GHG emissions contribute to climate change risks. You can...

Broderick Road Frequently Asked Questions - 2047

EPA’s role at Broderick Road was to ensure the site no longer posed an unacceptable risk to human health and the environment in the event of a fire by cleaning up the waste stockpiles. The waste...

Guidance for assessing odour - 1883

Guidance for assessing odour presents new tools to assess risks associated with offensive odour.  They are designed to provide enough evidence regarding the risk of odour impacts occurring...