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...

2021: Guideline for conducting preliminary risk screen assessments

This guideline applies to Preliminary Risk Screen Assessments (PRSAs) conducted under Division 2 of Part 8.3 of the Environment Protection Act 2017 (the Act). It has been issued under section 203 of...

Charges over alleged plastics dumping

A builder and its director face potential fines of nearly $1million after EPA Victoria laid charges alleging the depositing of shredded plastic waste at the apartment block site in Manningham Rd...

Separation distance and landfill buffer guidelines

Guidance for separation distances and landfill buffers gives advice on how to manage areas around landfills and what uses are suitable there...

Western Composting Technology project at Huntly

EPA Victoria has approved a development licence permitting Western Composting Technology Pty Ltd (WCT) to build a facility on Wallenjoe Road, Huntly, near Bendigo.   The proposed facility would...

2001: Guidance for the cleanup and management of contaminated groundwater

This advisory guideline outlines the concept of minimisation of risk of harm to human health and the environment in the context of the cleanup of contaminated groundwater...

Environmental Science Series

Come to EPA’s free Environmental Science Series. Learn from industry professionals about environmental topics affecting everyday Victorians...

OneSteel ordered to fund community restorative project

A Laverton North scrap metal recycling company will contribute $35,000 towards a Wyndham City Council restorative justice project following court action bought by EPA Victoria.  ...

EPA Environmental Justice Policy released

Everyone depends on a healthy environment. As the state’s environmental regulator, EPA Victoria is committed to environmental justice outcomes.   “We want an environment where...

Annual report 2023-2024

Our annual report lets you know where we’ve done well and where we can do more. Delivering our core business Year on year, we: issued 20% more licences and permits increased inspections for the...