Frequently Asked Questions

The Environment Management Agency of Tamil Nadu (EMAT) is a specialized agency established under the Tamil Nadu Environment Department to oversee and manage environmental monitoring, assessment, and compliance across the state.

EMAT's main functions include:

• Environmental monitoring of air, water, and soil quality
• Compliance assessment for industries and projects
• Technical support and guidance
• Research and development in environmental management

You can contact EMAT through:

• Phone: +044-24359973
• Email: [email protected]
• Address: 3rd Floor, Panagal Maaligai, No.1, Jeenis Road, Saidapet, Chennai – 600 015

Environmental monitoring is conducted at different frequencies based on the type of monitoring:

• Air quality: Continuous monitoring at major stations, weekly at others
• Water quality: Monthly for major water bodies, quarterly for others
• Industrial emissions: Quarterly for major industries, bi-annually for others

Monitoring data can be accessed through:

• EMAT's public portal
• Monthly monitoring reports
• RTI applications
• Direct requests to the agency

Key environmental regulations include:

• Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
• Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
• Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
• Hazardous Waste Management Rules, 2016

Compliance monitoring includes:

• Regular inspections
• Self-monitoring reports
• Third-party audits
• Surprise checks

Technical support services include:

• Environmental impact assessment guidance
• Pollution control technology recommendations
• Monitoring system setup assistance
• Compliance documentation support

Available reports include:

• Monthly environmental quality reports
• Annual compliance reports
• Industry-specific monitoring reports
• Research and development reports