NSW EPA Issues Clean-Up Notice to Centennial Coal for Pollution in Sydney's Drinking Water Catchment
STRATEGIC MINERALS
The NSW Environment Protection Authority has issued a clean-up notice to Centennial Coal for significant pollution in the Coxs River, a vital drinking water source for Sydney, due to elevated salinity levels exceeding Australian guidelines. The notice requires the company to reduce water discharges by May, amid growing community concerns over the environmental impacts of coal mining. Environmentalists are advocating for stricter regulations on pollutants that threaten aquatic life in the region.

Jan 29, 2026, 12:35 PM