Chemical Odour

Type of complaint: Odours/Emissions - - Chemical
Call received: 19/09/2021 2:12pm

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Complaint Details

Date of observation:19/09/2021 1:00pm
Date of call:19/09/2021 2:12pm
Street: Belmar Avenue
Suburb:Altona

Investigation

Wind directionNorth North West
Wind Speed15 to 19 Knots
Investigation result

Site investigation undertaken, some local elevated odours detected.  Controlled flaring was in progress during plant shutdown that is not associated with odour emissions. Caller has identified the same odour with high north winds on other occasions.   Unable to confirm the source of the odour.

Response

Site inspections.  Review of flaring,  plant operations and environmental conditions.   Follow up discussion with caller.

Classification

OutcomeComplaint
OriginSource not identified plausible Complex