Environment Protection Authority Victoria
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Helping Victorians protect their community from pollution and waste. Recycling Victoria joined EPA on 30 June 2026.
This expands our role in waste, recycling and the shift to a circular economy. Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA Victoria) sets and enforces environmental standards and strives to achieve clean air, healthy waterways, safe land and minimal disturbances from noise and odour for Victorians. Established in 1971, EPA is part of the Victorian Government's environment portfolio along with t
See you on the next inspection.
Beach Report: 8 beaches are rated Good. 27 beaches are rated Fair. 1 beach is rated Poor.
Yarra Watch: Warrandyte is rated Good. Kew, Healesville, and Launching Place are rated Poor.
02/09/2026
We are investigating a report of a pink liquid flowing from a stormwater drain into the Yarra River, in the Melbourne CBD.
Avoid contact as a precaution.
Beach Report: 27 beaches are rated Good. 8 beaches are rated Fair. 1 beach is rated Poor.
Yarra Watch: Warrandyte is rated Good. Healesville is rated Fair. Kew and Launching Place are rated Poor.
01/09/2026
Avoid contact with discoloured water in Darebin Creek, in the Darebin Parklands area.
We are investigating further to protect the environment and enforce the law.
Beach Report: 35 beaches are rated Good. 1 beach is rated Fair.
Yarra Watch: Warrandyte is rated Good. Healesville is rated Fair. Kew and Launching Place are rated Poor.
31/08/2026
A 70m long burn site told the story. Waste tyres, treated timbers, chemical drums.
When not safely and lawfully disposed, these leach chemicals into soil and groundwater.
Illegally burning or burying farm waste has serious consequences.
Help us protect our community and environment. If you spot rubbish being buried, burned or dumped, don’t look away.
Report it to EPA.
31/08/2026
Avoid contact with Stony Creek in St Albans, as a precaution.
We are investigating the source of a sewage-like waste material impacting the local waterway. Greater Western Water is also onsite.
30/08/2026
EPA Beach Report forecast for Monday morning and all 36 bay beaches are rated Good.
Yarra Watch and Warrandyte is rated Good. Healesville is rated Fair. Kew, and Launching Place are rated Poor.
What do Good, Fair, and Poor mean?
• Good predicts that recreational water quality is suitable for swimming
• Fair means that recreational water quality is good but could be affected by rainfall particularly if the beach is close to a stormwater outlet
• Poor is a warning which means you should avoid contact with the water
For more information please go to epa.vic.gov.au/for-community/summer-water-quality
30/08/2026
We're aware of a fire in stockpiles on CORINELLA RD, CORINELLA. Our officers are continuing their inquires but if you see smoke in the area, have information or want to report pollution, call EPA 24/7 on 1300 372 842 and www.epa.vic.gov.au
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