Calcorp Services has been fined $3,698 after one of its employees was seen washing a white substance down a storm water drain in Ardeer.
A community member noticed the employee on Tower Street, Ardeer, in June washing off the substance into the gutter. They photographed the incident and reported it to the EPA Victoria.
Calcorp had been hired to spray an anti-graffiti coating on a nearby mural. EPA west metro regional manager Steve Lansdell said tipping any waste down the street and into storm water drains is not acceptable.
“It has been against the law for a long time and a fine is clearly warranted,” he said
“We estimate about 300 litres of the chemical cleaning substance was tipped down the drain which eventually reaches Kororoit Creek.
“Calcorp has shown it is not how they would normally go about their business, have spoken to the employee involved and will improve their staff training.
“I would like to thank the community members who contacted us and provided photos on the spot so we could take quick action. The public are our best eyes and ears. If you see pollution let us know on 1300 372 842.”
