Environmental Quality Act 1974 : (1985)

Section 21 : Power to specify acceptable conditions for the discharge or deposit of wastes.

Section 25 : Inland water pollution control. Prohibits any discharge or deposit any wastes (unless licensed) into any inland water including rivers, streams, drains, lakes, etc. Prohibits any raising or lowering of receiving water temperature by more than the prescribed limits.

Section 51 : Power to make regulations.