News
04 Apr 2025
Investigation into debris balls continues
The EPA investigation into the source of debris balls on Sydney and South Coast beaches over recent months has determined they likely originated from Sydney Water’s land-based sewage treatment network.
News
04 Apr 2025
Central Coast companies to pay $57,000 for waste offences
Two related Central Coast companies must pay a total of $57,000 after being prosecuted in Wyong Local Court by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) for waste offences.
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03 Apr 2025
Carbon recycling and abatement
The EPA is taking steps to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate climate change by improving the way we manage waste and materials.
Content page
02 Apr 2025
Preventing neighbourhood noise
Neighbourhood noise, such as noise from alarms, noisy equipment and parties, can be very annoying. Find out how you can prevent noise from being an unpleasant issue and be a good neighbour yourself.
Content page
02 Apr 2025
Noise guide for local government
The noise guide provides practical advice for council officers on planning, assessing, managing and preventing local noise problems.
News
02 Apr 2025
Cadia Holdings ordered to pay over $400,000 for air emissions offences
Newmont Mining’s (formerly Newcrest Mining’s) Cadia Holdings Pty Ltd has been ordered to pay more than $400,000 after being prosecuted by the NSW EPA for three dust emission offences.
News
01 Apr 2025
Surface water sampling at Medowie show PFAS levels below recreational guidelines
The NSW EPA has undertaken water sampling at Medowie in Port Stephens and confirmed PFAS levels were below relevant Australian water quality guidelines.
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31 Mar 2025
Flood recovery program for water quality monitoring - Darling-Baaka River
A comprehensive river health monitoring program that extends the NSW Government’s incident response to the floods and mass fish death disasters that occurred in early 2023.