AGL Macquarie, operator of Bayswater Power Station, is fined $15,000 by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) after a discharge of fly ash into Bayswater Creek in an incident on 21 December 2015. In addition to the $15,000 fine, the EPA issues an official caution.
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) issues 2 penalty notices of $15,000 each to the owner of Bayswater Power Station. After a low pH reading was discovered in a creek on 24 November 2015, it was reported that approximately 6,000 litres of sulphuric acid had entered the stormwater system.
The Victorian Environment Protection Authority alleges Loy Yang A did not comply with 2 licence conditions, in reference to fugitive dust discharging from coal mine attached to the power station.
AGL, Loy Yang A, VIC
The NSW Environment Protection Authority alleges Liddell Coal Power Station did not comply with a licence condition on 3 occasions including ash laden water overboarding into creek after pump fails; water leaking from pipeline into stormwater; and oil escaping from Turbine cooler.
The NSW Environment Protection Authority alleges Liddell Coal Power Station did not comply with a licence condition, in reference to ash laden water overboarding into creek after pump failed; and water leaking from pipeline into stormwater.
AGL Macquarie, operator of Bayswater Power Station, is fined $15,000 by the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA), in relation to an alleged incident in April 2015. Around 50 – 100 litres of ammoniated water washed into a stormwater drain and into Tinkers Creek, exceeding the pH limit.
The Victorian Environment Protection Authority alleges Loy Yang A did not comply with 2 licence conditions, in reference to storm water released into Traralgon Creek exceeding suspended solids limit.
AGL, Loy Yang A, VIC
Bayswater Coal Power Station reports releasing 50,190 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen in the year to 30 June 2015.
The Australian government says people who live near coal burning power plants may be exposed to higher levels of nitrogen oxides. Even low levels of exposure can impact an individual’s eyes, nose, throat and lungs.
Loy Yang A Coal Power Station reports releasing 587,755kg of PM2.5 in the year to 30 June 2015.
PM2.5 is extremely small particulate matter, which can be inhaled deep into the lungs and may cause serious health effects. The Australian government says it has been linked to increased respiratory symptoms and premature death.
AGL, Loy Yang A, VIC
Bayswater Coal Power Station reports releasing 404,360kg of PM10 in the year to 30 June 2015. PM10 is small particulate matter which can cause serious health effects.
The Australian government says it has been linked to increased respiratory symptoms and premature death.