The Environmental Protection Authority is conducting snap inspections in Tullamarine on Wednesday.
EPA officers will be speaking to businesses in the area to see how they are ensuring waste liquids do not leave their premises and enter stormwater drains.
EPA chief executive Lee Miezis said stormwater drains run into to local waterways such as creeks and rivers via our stormwater system, so it’s important businesses know their responsibilities under Victoria’s environment protection laws to prevent pollution
“Following recent storm and flood events state wide, it’s more important than ever that businesses are aware of how their actions can directly impact the environment and public health,” he said.
“Ensuring the health of the waterways is important for Traditional Owners and their cultural responsibility to care for the country. Our waterways must be protected by everyone, including industry.”
The inspections are the latest in a range of inspections being conducted across the state.
More than 100 businesses in Thomastown, near Kororoit Creek in Melbourne’s west and at Warrnambool and Cowes have been inspected recently.
