Eraring Coal Power Station reports releasing 244,822kg of PM10 in the year to 30 June 2018. 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.
Eraring Coal Power Station reports releasing 131,066kg of PM2.5 in the year to 30 June 2018.
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.
Eraring Coal Power Station reports releasing 39,313,317kg of sulfur dioxide in the year to 30 June 2018.
The Australian government links repeated or prolonged exposure to moderate concentrations of sulfur dioxide to inflammation of the respiratory tract, wheezing and lung damage.
Refers to total scope 1 emissions (t CO₂-e) in the year to 30 June 2018 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.
A decrease is an incident where a unit of a coal power station reduces its generation significantly. Source: OpenNEM, The Australia Institute
The NSW Environment Protection Authority alleges Eraring Coal Power Station did not comply with a licence condition, in reference to excessive dust emitted from the Eraring Power Station Ash Dam which left the site. Follow up events also occurred. The NSW EPA alleges the cause was improper management.
The NSW Environment Protection Authority alleges Eraring Coal Power Station did not comply with a licence condition, in reference to the CCP slurry pump overflowing for approximately 22 minutes without automatic shutoff.
Eraring Coal Power Station reports releasing 14kg of arsenic & compounds in the year to 30 June 2017.
Eraring Coal Power Station reports releasing 599 tonnes of hydrochloric acid in the year to 30 June 2017.
Eraring Coal Power Station reports releasing 1kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2017.