About smog

Find out what causes smog, where it happens and why it’s a risk to human health and the environment...

Join EPA in Gippsland to learn about the new EP Act

With new laws set to transform Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) from 1 July 2021, EPA will be at council offices throughout the Gippsland region to host a series of information sessions...

EPA fines Benalla company over explosion and monitoring plan

Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has fined Benalla particle board manufacturer Monsbent Pty Ltd (trading as D&R Henderson) more than $16,000 over two offences, including one that...

Lead in Cairn Curran Reservoir EPA role

Find out about our role in responding to community concerns about lead levels in Victoria’s wetlands...

West Gate Tunnel Project: EPA’s role

Find out about EPA’s involvement in the approvals for the West Gate Tunnel Project...

Hazardous leaks and spills: EPA’s role

Find out how we monitor the environment and regulate businesses about hazardous leaks and spills...

Understanding your environmental obligations

Understand and manage your business’s environmental obligations...

About contamination

Find out about contamination, what can cause it and how it can harm human health and environment. Access databases and research historic land use...

EPA's air monitoring network

EPA has a number of different air monitoring monitors. The air pollution model currently approved for regulatory purposes in Victoria is the AERMOD air pollution model...

New floodwater testing results

Environment Protection Authority Victoria has published more results from its regional flood water testing program in conjunction with VICSES and Natural Hazards Research Australia. Indicative results...