Environmental Health

The Shire investigates a range of environmental health issues that may affect public health, safety or the local environment.

You can report issues relating to asbestos, pests, pollution, noise and on-site wastewater systems using the options below.

Urgent environmental health concerns

Life-threatening pollution emergency? Call 000 and ask for Fire.

Other pollution emergencies or immediate asbestos concerns? Contact the Shire on (08) 9526 1111 .

Pollution emergencies can include discharges of hazardous materials or incidents that threaten public health or the environment.

Select the option that best matches your environmental health enquiry or concern.

Report concerns about asbestos, including potentially unsafe asbestos removal or handling.

For concerns posing an immediate public health risk, call the Shire on (08) 9526 1111.

Report issues involving pests, vermin or mosquitoes that may present a public health concern.

Report unreasonable or ongoing noise from music, air conditioners, roosters or other noise sources.

Report pollution issues involving air quality, dust, odours, spills or light.

For emergencies involving hazardous materials, follow the urgent reporting information above.

Make an enquiry or report an issue relating to an on-site effluent disposal or wastewater system.

Applications are required for new dwellings or sheds not connected to sewer, and for relevant renovations or additions.

If your environmental health enquiry or issue doesn't fit one of the categories above, you can submit a general request.