Prevent Stormwater Pollution

Stormwater is generated when rainfall does not infiltrate into the ground and the water runs-off of the surface. Stormwater generated in rural areas can collect sediments from exposed agricultural land, or fertilizers, for example. Stormwater in urban areas is often polluted with litter, hydrocarbons, detergents and heavy metals.

Stormwater moves overland and through our drains and ultimately enters our waterways and bays. The pollutants damage the natural ecosystems. They can also impact human health when they reach places where communities swim, boat or fish. 

Food Premises

The Shire has educational materials available for food businesses on the Peninsula to assist them to manage their waste appropriately, protect public health and protect the quality of water in our beaches and creeks. Helpful documents are linked below or contact 1300 850 600 for further assistance.

Commercial and Industrial Trade Waste

Minimising the impact of business and industry on the environment by encouraging environmentally sustainable business practices is imperative to the future of the Peninsula. Shire officers are inspecting businesses across the Peninsula’s Industrial Estates in 2018 and also water sampling drains to ensure businesses are correctly disposing of their waste.