Dandenong South factory fire sparks water warning

EPA Victoria has advised to avoid swimming at Carrum and Bonbeach beaches until further notice following the serious paint factory fire that happened on Friday (8 Dec). The fire, which has become a...

Land contamination PRSAs

Preliminary risk screen assessments (PRSAs) look for possible land contamination in relation to a site’s existing or proposed future use and determine if an environmental audit is required...

Illegal dumping leads to huge fine and clean up bill

A woman who leased land on Wallan Road, Whittlesea, which became an illegal waste site, has been fined $45,000 and ordered to pay the estimated $200,000 cost of cleaning it up. Katelyn Hansen was the...

EPA visits Maryborough to help protect the environment

Victoria’s environmental authority will be inspecting businesses around Maryborough, Dunolly, Talbot and Carisbrook this week, and stopping in for a chat with members of the public.   EPA...

More Curdies River dairy farm inspections

EPA Victoria is concerned Curdies River Catchment dairy farms in the Otways are allowing pollution control standards to slip following the most recent round of snap inspections. This is the second...

How EPA monitors your environment

EPA uses advanced monitoring systems to prevent harm to human health and the environment from pollution and waste...

Fines and infringements

What to do if you’ve been reported for a noisy vehicle or littering...

How to store and transport waste tyres

Guidance for safely storing tyres both indoors and outdoors...

Bendigo soil and dust study

EPA Victoria is conducting a soil and dust study in Bendigo as part of its focus on science-led decision making.    A team of scientists will be collecting samples from front yards and...

How to dispose of bushfire waste

Find out how to dispose of bushfire waste such as dead animals, spoilt milk and building rubble...