Water Quality
Includes information on protected environmental values for Tasmanian waterways, and emission limit guidelines for activities likely to give rise to point source pollution of surface water.
A Discussion Paper has been released which provides background information, elaborates the key issues identified in the course of the Policy’s operation since 1997, and considers options for the Policy’s future.
Preliminary report on a survey of trout, eels and sediments for PCBs, DDT, Heptacholor and heavy metals in Tasmanian water catchments 1999 - 2000.
Toxicity testing reveals natural uncontaminated water.
Applies to all surface waters, including coastal waters, and groundwaters.
Guidelines for common activities which are likely to give rise to "point source" discharges of pollutants to surface waters.
Includes Protected Environmental Values (PEVs) documents already set or underway for surface water areas around Tasmania.
More information on Tasmania's freshwater resources and ecosystems 
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National Action Plan for Salinity and Water Quality in Tasmania