Pollution, Noise and Nuisances

Air Pollution

Air pollution may interfere with our lives.

Council may investigate

  • smoke
  • dust
  • light
  • odour

For further information visit Council’s Toolbox on Air Pollution. If after viewing this website more information is required, contact Council’s customer service centre.

Noise Pollution

Noise can disturb neighbours, disrupt their sleep and interfere with their normal daily lives.

Noise pollution could involve noise from

  • air conditioning units
  • power boats
  • pumps
  • refrigeration equipment
  • compressors
  • leaf blowers
  • building work
  • amplified devices

For further information visit Council’s Toolbox on Noise Pollution. If after viewing this website more information is required, contact Council’s customer service centre.

Water Pollution

Water pollution may be caused by waste products being washed into stormwater drains and local waterways.

Council may investigate run off from

  • businesses
  • sewerage treatment plants
  • garden chemicals
  • roof washing
  • driveway hosing

For further information visit Council’s Toolbox on Water Pollution. If after viewing this website more information is required, contact Council’s customer service centre.

  • Water pollution from high-pressure water cleaning of buildings and roofs

  • Alleged "paint" pollution at Noosa Waters was found to be a naturally occurring pollen from spring-flowering plants.