EPA Water Containment Rules for Melbourne Pressure Cleaners

A practical summary of the EPA Vic guidance and what compliance looks like on a real job.

Why this matters for Melbourne properties

This Compliance article is written for Melbourne owners and managers who need more than a quick blast. Commercial Pressure Cleaning jobs in our city require a surface diagnosis before any cleaning starts.

In Melbourne, everything from growth corridor new-build mortar smear to inner-suburb heritage brick has its own cleaning risk profile. The right method, chemistry and pressure keep the surface safe and the result lasting.

No detergent to stormwater

Even biodegradable detergent is a pollutant under EPA rules. Capture or divert.

Vacuum recovery for serious sites

Industrial sites and food premises require closed-loop water capture.

Documentation matters

Keep photographs and a containment plan for every commercial job. Audits do happen.

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