Petrochemical Odour

Type of complaint: Odours/Emissions -
Call received: 04/09/2020 11:38am

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Complaint Details

Date of observation:04/09/2020 11:38am
Date of call:04/09/2020 11:38am
Street: Charles Rd
Suburb:Altona

Investigation

Wind directionNorth West
Wind Speed12 to 15 Knots
Investigation result

There were no complex plant upsets.  Site investigation at ETP following call did not identify odours at site boundary.  Wind NW 12-16 knots towards callers location.  Olefins ETP storm pond was empty with normal effluent flow and conditions from plant.  Unable to confirm ETP as the source of the odour.

Response

Site inspection and ETP boundary investigation. Review of operating conditions.  Follow up discussion with caller.

Classification

OutcomeComplaint
OriginSource not identified plausible Complex