About pollution and contaminants
Pollution and contamination can affect air, land and water and may pose risks to human health and the environment.
Learn about lead exposure risks in homes, workplaces and communities, including health advice, monitoring and support for affected areas.
Find information about identifying, managing and safely removing asbestos, including health advice, disposal options and current NSW asbestos issues.
Asbestos and health (NSW Health)
Loose-fill asbestos insulation
Learn about PFAS contamination, PFAS and drinking water, environmental monitoring and the actions being taken to manage PFAS in NSW.
Check air quality information, understand the health impacts of air pollution and learn how air quality is monitored across NSW.
Outdoor air pollution (NSW Health)
Measuring and regulating air quality (EPA)
Find information about contaminated land, site investigation, management requirements and guidance for landowners and developers.
Managing contaminated land (EPA)
Learn about water pollution, water quality monitoring and how NSW agencies work to protect waterways, drinking water and aquatic environments.
Report pollution
Reports from the community can play an important role in investigating pollution incidents.
Environmental health
Environmental health addresses the physical, chemical, and biological factors external to a person and the related factors that can potentially affect health.