State Government of Victoria

Environment Protection Authority

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Environment Protection Authority Victoria regulates the environment and is an authority on the things that impact on our environment.

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EPA Victoria measures air quality at locations around the state.

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Environmental monitoring

Air Quality

Updated 3 PM Thu, Oct 31 2019

Forecast (next 24 hours): FAIR to locally POOR air quality is expected in Melbourne and Latrobe Valley, due to hot dry, strong winds and dust.

Summary (last 24 hours): FAIR to Locally POOR air quality in Melbourne, Geelong and GOOD air quality in the Latrobe Valley.

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Yarra Watch
Yarra Watch is now on the Yarra & Bay website.
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Beach Report
Beach Report is now on the Yarra & Bay website.

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News and updates

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29 Oct 2019 Community conference called on Laverton North Waste to Energy Plant Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) will host a community conference on Wednesday 6 November on Recovered Energy Australia Pty Ltd’s proposal to construct a waste to energy plant in Laverton North.
25 Oct 2019 EPA steps in to reduce risk from Glass Recovery Services stockpiles EPA will step in to remove hotspots contained within stockpiles at Coolaroo company Glass Recovery Services.
24 Oct 2019 Gillieston abattoir plan approved Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has granted a works approval for the construction of a new abattoir and meat processing facility in Gillieston.
24 Oct 2019 EPA continues regulatory action at Glass Recovery Services Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) continues to enforce strong regulatory action on Coolaroo company, Glass Recovery Services.

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