Water Pollution
What is water pollution?
'Pollution' includes the disposal or introduction of anything into water. This includes but is not limited to litter, wash water, oil, debris, detergent and paint. It's also pollution to place anything where it could be blown or could fall into a drain, gutter or local waterway.
'Waters' include the stormwater system and natural waterways.
Who investigates water pollution?
The council's Environmental Health Officers are responsible for the investigation and enforcement of most reported water pollution incidents in the Sutherland Shire. Pollution from building sites in the Shire are investigated by officers from the council's Environmental and Building Compliance Unit.
Many larger industry premises are licensed by the NSW Office of Enfironment & Heritage (OEH). Pollution incidents originating from these premises are investigated by OEH. The OEH licence database can be accessed at www.environment.nsw.gov.au/prpoeo/licences.htm
Reporting water pollution
Report:Water pollution
It is an offence for any person to pollute any waters.
All water pollution matters or concerns can be reported to the council on 02 9710 0333 at any time.