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NEW GUIDANCE to support the Environment Protection Act 2017

EPA Victoria has released a range of guidance to support the Environment Protection Act 2017 (the Act). The Potentially contaminated land – A guide for business […]

New water corporation for Victoria

As of yesterday, Melbourne has a new water corporation – Greater Western Water – to service 1.2 million people from the inner CBD to the growing […]

New reef discharge standards for industrial activities commenced 1 June 2021

The Queensland Department of Environment and Science has released a new guideline to assist applicants with the commencement of new Reef discharge standards for industrial activities […]

NEW GUIDANCE to support the new Environment Protection Regulations

The EPA Victoria has released the following new guidance to support the Environment Protection Regulations 2021 (the Regulations) made this week. The Guide to the Environment […]

$15K fine for water pollution

The NSW EPA has issued a $15,000 fine to a dredging company for an alleged water pollution incident which occurred while conducting works at Shell Cove […]

Class A recycled water – incident notification protocol

EPA Victoria has released the Class A recycled water – incident notification protocol for Class A recycled water scheme managers as it explains when and how […]

Approved methods for air, water and environmental noise analysis in NSW: Comment sought

NSW EPA is seeking feedback on the new approved method for the sampling, measurement and analysis of air, water and environmental noise pollutants.EPA Director Environmental Solutions […]

Review of water prices in rural NSW

IPART is seeking feedback on draft prices for water management and bulk water services in NSW to apply from 1 July 2021. The Independent Pricing and […]

NSW flood affected businesses – assistance available

Flood and storm impacted businesses can now access all available State Government and Federal Government support, through the NSW Government’s Disaster Customer Care program, by calling […]

Groundwater Quality Assessment Guideline

The QLD Government has released an updated guideline for Using monitoring data to assess groundwater quality and potential environmental impacts.  The purpose of this Guideline is […]

Groundwater prohibition area for Tonsley and surrounds

EPA SA will establish a Groundwater Prohibition Area (GPA) in Tonsley and parts of Mitchell Park, Clovelly Park and Marion to prevent residents and workers from […]

Victorian guideline for water recycling: Technical information

EPA Victoria has released technical information for Victorian guideline for water recycling.  The technical information provides some best-practice technical approaches and methods that can be used […]

Victorian Guideline for Water Recycling

EPA Victoria has released the Victorian guideline for water recycling that provides guidance for the safe and sustainable use of recycled water in Victoria for suppliers, […]

NSW first water strategy: Consultation commences

The NSW Government has commenced consultation on NSW’s first ever statewide 20-year water strategy to strengthen regional and metropolitan water services and comments are sought until […]

Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards scheme: Independent review

The Federal Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has announced an independent review is underway on the operation of the Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards […]

‘Proposed final’ version of Victoria’s new environmental laws: Released

In mid December 2020, EPA Victoria released the ‘proposed final’ versions of the new subordinate legislation to the Environment Protection Act – the Regulations and the […]

Groundwater Prohibition Area proposed for Tonsley and surrounding areas

EPA SA is proposing to introduce a Groundwater Prohibition Area (GPA) for Tonsley and parts of Clovelly Park, Mitchell Park and Marion to protect residents and […]

Batagol to lead committee to transition City West Water and Western Water to new Greater Western Water

The transition of City West Water and Western Water into a new entity, Greater Western Water – will be overseen by water sector expert Cheryl Batagol, […]

NSW Government undertakes a number of reviews and seeks your comment

The NSW Government is undertaking a number of reviews and has released the following strategies for comment (please click on each link for details): • Border […]

Review of Melbourne Water’s proposed pricing for 2021-2026: Comment sought

The Essential Services Commission is reviewing Melbourne Water’s proposed pricing for 2021–2026 and seeks your views. This review is relevant to water and wastewater customers living […]

Review of Victoria’s recycled water guidance – Comment sought

The Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) is heading a review of Victoria’s recycled water guidance and is seeking your comments on the […]

Review of urban stormwater management guidance: Comment sought

EPA Victoria has released the Draft urban stormwater management guidance for comment.    Uncontrolled urban stormwater runoff poses a risk to the values of waterways and […]

NSW regional water strategies

The NSW Government is currently preparing regional water strategies that is expected to bring together the latest climate evidence to plan and manage the water needs of NSW over […]

NEW GUIDANCE released by EPA Victoria

The following new guidance has been released this week by EPA Victoria: ·      New guidance on managing stockpiles ·      New guidance on erosion, sediment and dust: […]

Review of water prices in NSW: Comment sought

The Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) is seeking feedback on proposed prices for water management and bulk water services in NSW and is reviewing prices […]

DRAFT GUIDELINES – For the Regulation of Underground Fuel Tanks: Comment sought

NSW EPA is seeking feedback from stakeholders on the recently released draft Guidelines for Implementing the Protection of Environment Operations (Underground Petroleum Storage Systems) Regulation 2019.  […]

Fitzroy Basin draft water amendment plan: Comment sought

A reminder that the QLD Government is seeking to maximise the benefits of the Rookwood Weir project by bringing this new infrastructure into the region’s water […]

River Murray water users reminded to keep within water allocations

Water users along South Australia’s River Murray are reminded of their long-standing requirement to ensure that they have not used more water than their available water […]

New online tracking of water availability/usage in river basin, water corporations and towns

The Victorian Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning has launched the Online Water Accounts platform.  Through the Online Water Accounts, it allows you to explore […]

PFAS in West Lakes – Water quality monitoring update

An information sheet that summarises recent water quality results for West Lakes, has been released by EPA SA.  The information sheet was delivered to EPA SA […]

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