Contaminated land notification process

The Environment Protection Act 2017 (the Act) requires certain types of contaminated land to be notified to EPA. The duty to notify of contaminated land requires a person in management or control of...

Inner West dust and air quality has a better plan

EPA Victoria has approved Victoria's inaugural Better Environment Plan, an innovative approach to local environment management. These plans are optional agreements to support businesses in exploring...

EPA study looks at pharmaceuticals in the environment

A new study by EPA Victoria scientists has shown that chemicals used in pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) ranging from anti-depressants, pain control and blood pressure products to...

Demolition company fined over asbestos movements

A Coolaroo demolition company that failed to comply with EPA Victoria information gathering notices (IGNs), in particular about asbestos movements, has been fined $16,000 without conviction at the...

2010: Potentially contaminated land – A guide for business

This guide will help you understand if your land is potentially contaminated and what you may need to do to manage the risks from contamination to prevent harm to human health and the environment. It...

Register of better environment plans

Better environment plans (BEPs) allow us to formally endorse new ways of complying with the law. They set out mutually agreed compliance requirements between EPA and duty holders. To have legal effect...

Beach Report

Dispose of treated timber

Find out how to dispose of treated timber...

EPA Derrimut fire report released

After July’s  Derrimut factory fire , EPA Victoria has now confirmed there was little or no harm to nearby residents and any localised impacts to waterways were short lived.  The...

Gippslanders highly motivated to report pollution

Greater visibility and continued action, through more site inspections, industry guidance and stronger sanctions for non-compliance, will continue as the cornerstonesof EPA Victoria’s operations...