Environmental Protection

1. Environmental Safeguards for Wastewater

The Environmental protection Authority (EPA) issues licences under the Protection of the Environment Operations Act (1997) for Snowy Monaro Regional Council's wastewater pipe network and treatment systems. The licences stipulate both quality and quantity conditions for discharge from the wastewater treatment plants are reviewed every three years under the legislation. The licences also specify operational controls and reporting for the pipe network and pump stations.

2. Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) Licence

Council operates Wastewater Treatment Plants in compliance with the Environmental Protection Authority.

Click on the below links for the EPA Licences for Treatment Plants in Snowy Monaro Regional Council.

Adaminaby Sewerage Treatment Facility - Licence No 450

Berridale Sewerage Treatment Facility - Licence No 456

Bombala Wastewater Treatment Facility - Licence No 1752

Bombala Water Treatment Plant - Sludge Lagoon - Licence 1640

Cooma - The Glen - Wastewater Treatment Facility - Licence No 6368

Jindabyne Sewerage Treatment Facility - Licence No 773

Nimmitabel Wastewater Treatment Facility - Licence No 1392

Nimmitabel Lake Wallace Dam - Licence No 20518

These licences can also be found on the NSW EPA website