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  • Jan, 2017
    Emissions belching from chimney stack

    Loy Yang A reports licence non-compliance related to generating fugitive dust

    The Victorian Environment Protection Authority alleges Loy Yang A did not comply with two licence conditions, in reference to strong winds generating fugitive dust in the coal mine attached to the power station, which discharged off-site due to the strength of the winds.

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  • Nov, 2016
    Emissions belching from chimney stack

    Loy Yang A reports licence non-compliance related to generating fugitive dust

    The Victorian Environment Protection Authority alleges Loy Yang A did not comply with 2 licence conditions, in reference to strong winds generating fugitive dust in the coal mine attached to the power station, which discharged off-site due to the strength of the winds.

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  • Aug, 2016
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    Loy Yang A reports licence non-compliance related to water turbidity

    The Victorian Environment Protection Authority alleges Loy Yang A did not comply with 2 licence conditions, in reference to creating water turbidity of 89 NTU, exceeding the licence limit 80 NTU.

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  • Aug, 2016
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    Loy Yang A reports licence non-compliance related to water with suspended solids

    The Victorian Environment Protection Authority alleges Loy Yang A did not comply with 2 licence conditions, in reference to releasing water with suspended solids of 110 mg/L exceeding the licence limits of 60mg/L.

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  • Jul, 2016
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    Loy Yang A reports licence non-compliance related to water with suspended solids

    The Victorian Environment Protection Authority alleges Loy Yang A did not comply with 2 licence conditions, in reference to releasing water with suspended solids of 69mg/L, exceeding the licence limit of 60mg/L.

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  • Jun, 2016
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    Loy Yang A Coal Power Station releases 717 tonnes of PM2.5

    Loy Yang A Coal Power Station reports releasing 716,788kg of PM2.5 in the year to 30 June 2016.
    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.

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  • Jun, 2016
    Skull and crossbones in danger warning sign

    Loy Yang A Coal Power Station releases 61,025 tonnes of sulfur dioxide

    Loy Yang A Coal Power Station reports releasing 61,024,726kg of sulfur dioxide in the year to 30 June 2016.
    The Australian government links repeated or prolonged exposure to moderate concentrations of sulfur dioxide to inflammation of the respiratory tract, wheezing and lung damage.

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  • Jun, 2016
    Skull and crossbones in danger warning sign

    Loy Yang A Coal Power Station releases 56kg of arsenic

    Loy Yang A Coal Power Station reports releasing 56kg of arsenic & compounds in the year to 30 June 2016.

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  • Jun, 2016
    Skull and crossbones in danger warning sign

    Loy Yang A Coal Power Station releases 8,509 tonnes of hydrochloric acid

    Loy Yang A Coal Power Station reports releasing 8,509 tonnes of hydrochloric acid in the year to 30 June 2016.

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  • Jun, 2016
    Skull and crossbones in danger warning sign

    Loy Yang A Coal Power Station releases 427kg of mercury

    Loy Yang A Coal Power Station reports releasing 427kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2016.

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