Bayswater Coal Power Station reports releasing 173,173kg 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.
Mount Piper Coal Power Station reports releasing 7kg of arsenic & compounds in the year to 30 June 2016.
Bayswater Coal Power Station reports releasing 63,470,163kg 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.
Mount Piper Coal Power Station reports releasing 1,300 tonnes of hydrochloric acid in the year to 30 June 2016.
Eraring Coal Power Station reports releasing 21kg of arsenic & compounds in the year to 30 June 2016.
Mount Piper Coal Power Station reports releasing 19kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2016.
Eraring Coal Power Station reports releasing 983 tonnes of hydrochloric acid in the year to 30 June 2016.
Mount Piper Coal Power Station reports releasing 18,000 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen in the year to 30 June 2016.
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.
Eraring Coal Power Station reports releasing 4kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2016.
Mount Piper Coal Power Station reports releasing 18,000kg of PM10 in the year to 30 June 2016. 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.