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Environmental nuisances and pollution

Council investigates environmental nuisance and pollution under the Environmental Protection Act 1994.

Sunshine Coast Council investigates environmental nuisance and pollution. The Environmental Protection Act 1994 regulates residential, commercial and industrial:

  • noise nuisances
  • air pollution, and
  • water pollution.

It also includes an emission criteria for light nuisance. Find out about the regulations and how to make a complaint.