NSW Environment Protection Authority

NSW's independent environmental regulator. We protect the health of our environment and communities.

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We want your input on how neighbourhood noise sources are regulated. Review the consultation documents and have your say before 5pm Wednesday 11 March.

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Consultation is open on the proposed Landfill and Sewage Treatment Plant PFAS Monitoring Chemical Control Order. Have your say before 5pm Tuesday 10 February.

Storm over floodplain near Penrith

With recent storm activity across much of the state and as we enter summer today, we want to encourage licensees to make sure you’re prepared for potential extreme weather conditions.

EPA officer sampling water after the fire at North St Marys. Credit: EPA

Updates on the chemical fire in North St Marys, Sydney. The EPA is investigating, monitoring water quality and enforcing clean-up.

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Never bin a battery. One battery in a bin can spark a fire. Find a safe place to drop off your used batteries.

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The NSW Government is working to ensure we continue to provide safe drinking water to the people of NSW.

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We are involved in many environmental matters that interest communities across NSW.

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Summary of recent regulatory, policy and legislative updates. Listed with most recent update first.

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EPA officers monitor dust emissions
04 Feb 2026

The NSW EPA's 2025 Bust the Dust campaign found Hunter mines are suppressing dust and minimising impacts on local air quality.

EPA and Forestry officers inspecting bushland
20 Jan 2026

Forestry Corp NSW has been issued with two penalty notices in relation to water pollution concerns in Mogo State Forest.

Woman and child using a Return and Earn machine
05 Jan 2026

NSW recyclers have benefited from $1.5 billion in refunds by returning a record 15 billion containers through Return and Earn.