Australian EPA fines Mullum Mullum Creek polluter for washing down the storm water drain a can of paint.
3 Feb 2015Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) has issued a penalty infringement notice to a logistics company for polluting Mullum Mullum Creek in Ringwood.
G&V Australia, based in Wodonga, was fined $7,381 after one of its delivery drivers dropped a can of paint and washed what was spilled down a stormwater drain, resulting in the creek turning dark red.
EPA CEO Nial Finegan said EPA had acted on a pollution report from a member of the public, which led to an investigation of the pollution source.
“An EPA officer was then able to track the paint back to a factory in Ringwood, where remnants were identified,” Mr Finegan said.
Mr Finegan said EPA worked closely with Maroondah City Council during the investigation and was thankful for its support.
EPA encourages the community to report pollution to EPA on 1300 372 842 or by visiting www.epa.vic.gov.au
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