The NSW Environment Protection Authority alleges Eraring Coal Power Station did not comply with a licence condition, in reference to a build up of Ferrous Chloride in the condenser tube on return to service.
The NSW Environment Protection Authority alleges Liddell Coal Power Station did not comply with a licence condition, in reference to flooding discovered at Central Hunter Swamp Oak Forest, an endangered ecological community.
The NSW Environment Protection Authority alleges Liddell Coal Power Station did not comply with a licence condition, in reference to concentration limit exceedance of sulphur dioxide not being reported within 30 days as required.
Eraring Coal Power Station reports releasing 28,954,362kg 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.
Vales Point Coal Power Station reports releasing 13kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2016.
Liddell Coal Power Station reports releasing 8kg of arsenic & compounds in the year to 30 June 2016.
Vales Point Coal Power Station reports releasing 23,000kg 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.
Liddell Coal Power Station reports releasing 311 tonnes of hydrochloric acid in the year to 30 June 2016.
Vales Point Coal Power Station reports releasing 13,500kg 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.
Bayswater Coal Power Station reports releasing 13kg of arsenic & compounds in the year to 30 June 2016.