Following community feedback and a review of air monitoring data, EPA Victoria is consolidating air quality monitoring activities at Morwell East.
As part of the change, the infrastructure and advanced technology from the Morwell South monitoring station will be repurposed to support the future Morwell East site. This will help ensure the Latrobe Valley continues to benefit from our strong and effective air quality monitoring network.
The changes reflect community sentiment received during development of EPA’s air monitoring forward plan and extensive analysis of monitoring data.
EPA Victoria Chief Environmental Scientist, Dr Jen Martin, said this will help ensure monitoring resources continue to be located where they provide the greatest benefit to the community.
“We’re committed to maintaining an air quality monitoring network, currently consisting of 38 air monitoring stations, that provides reliable information for the Latrobe Valley,” Dr Martin said.
” Air quality monitoring helps protect people’s health, supports vulnerable members of the community and help communities respond to pollution events and bushfires.
“We encourage Latrobe Valley residents to check local air quality conditions before spending time outdoors, particularly those who are more sensitive to air pollution.”
It’s important to keep an eye on air quality in your area as it can change throughout the day due to weather conditions, smoke, dust and other pollution sources.
EPA reports air quality conditions hourly. Residents can easily access them 24 hours a day, 7 days a week along with health advice. You can also find out next-day forecasts from 5pm every day. Go to epa.vic.gov.au/airquality
