NSW EPA Confident in Containment of Ammonia Leachate from Lake Macquarie Waste Facility
AMMONIA
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) asserts that no pollution from the leachate pond at Lake Macquarie's Awaba Waste Management Facility has migrated off-site, despite ongoing leaks since 2017. Independent audits have reported non-compliance, with the latest audit in December 2024 highlighting the leachate's impact on groundwater. The council is implementing engineering solutions to address the issue, while quarterly testing continues under EPA guidelines.
Feb 9, 2026, 1:35 PM
