Werris Creek fined $15K for water discharge

THE New South Wales Environment Protection Authority has fined Whitehaven Coal subsidiary Werris Creek Coal $15,000 over an alleged uncontrolled water discharge on February 18.

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Werris Creek Mine allegedly failed to treat and drain the water within the sediment dam following a previous rainfall event.

Werris Creek Coal operates the mine situated between Werris Creek and Quirindi south of Tamworth.

The EPA alleges the mine failed to maintain a sediment basin in a proper and efficient manner.