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Stormwater Monitoring

Orica undertakes regular sampling of stormwater quality. Stormwater samples are collected on a monthly basis during rain events.

Orica has been working to improve stormwater quality through infrastructure projects, including installation of tank bunding and replacement of effluent drainage systems.

Monitoring Data

Details of Licence Conditions

EPA Licence No 828
Link to full licence on the EPA website View full licence
Licensee Name ORICA AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Licensee Address 75 Greenleaf Rd, KOORAGANG NSW 2304
Location of Monitoring Points View Monitoring Points
Concentration Limit See licence M2.3

Stormwater Monitoring Requirements

Monitoring Point

Monitoring Location

Parameter

Monitoring Frequency

10

11

12

13

14

15

Catchment 1

Catchment 2

Catchment 3

Catchment 4

Catchment 5

Catchment 6

Ammonia

Monthly Grab Sample

during discharge

Arsenic

Chromium Hexavalent

Nitrate

Nitrite

Nitrogen Total

 pH
 Phosphate
 Phosphorus (dissolved reactive)
 Phosphorus (Total)
 Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen
 Total Suspended Solids

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