Eraring Coal Power Station reports releasing 1kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2017.
Eraring Coal Power Station reports releasing 18,532 tonnes of oxides of nitrogen in the year to 30 June 2017.
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 273,774kg of PM10 in the year to 30 June 2017. 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 146,566kg of PM2.5 in the year to 30 June 2017.
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.
Refers to total scope 1 emissions (t CO₂-e) in the year to 30 June 2017 according to the Clean Energy Regulator.
Origin Energy, owner of Eraring Power Station, is fined $15,000 by the NSW Environment Protection Authority after an incident where dust from the power station’s ash dam was blown offsite in September 2016. The EPA Director calls Origin’s failure to appropriately manage storage of ash unacceptable.
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.
Eraring Coal Power Station reports releasing 21kg of arsenic & 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.
Eraring Coal Power Station reports releasing 4kg of mercury & compounds in the year to 30 June 2016.