Oily Odour

Type of complaint: Odours/Emissions -
Call received: 04/04/2017 10:00pm

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Complaint Details

Date of observation:04/04/2017 10:00pm
Date of call:04/04/2017 10:00pm
Street:A Charles Rd
Suburb:Altona

Investigation

Wind directionESE to WSW
Wind SpeedCalm to 4 knots
Investigation result

Odour not detected in Charles Rd upon immediate investigation.

Odour levels at Olefins Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) were normal and very localised.  The Olefins storm pond was empty and not receiving effluent.

The effluent stream had normal background levels of contaminants.

Wind conditions were calm to light.

Response

Unable to confirm odour at callers location.  Wind direction was variable and slight to calm.

Odour source not identified, plausible complex.

Classification

OutcomeComplaint
OriginSource not identified plausible Complex