Your environment

Pollution can have an impact on all sectors of the environment in our state.

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Your environment

Follow the links below to the sections of our website that cover the different sectors of the environment.
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Air

Air quality is important to the health and wellbeing of all Victorians. Most air pollution comes from industry, motor vehicles and domestic wood burning.

Climate change

Our changing climate has implications for all Victorians.
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Land and groundwater

EPA regulates and monitors many of the beneficial uses of land.

Noise

EPA plays a role in protecting the community from noise pollution.

Odour

Whether from landfills, waste treatment plants or broiler farms, odour must be correctly managed by all businesses.
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Waste

Waste impacts come from municipal, commercial and industrial sources.
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Water

Victoria’s waterways, rich in quality and diversity, are among the state’s greatest natural assets.

EPA protecting the environment and human health

Human health and wellbeing relies on the quality of our environment every day.

Page last updated on 25 Sep 2017