On 7 December 2018, the EPA wrote to residents in portions of Hallett Cove and the Lonsdale industrial precinct to advise that it was commencing a dust study in the area. We invited residents to contact us and to be involved in a collaborative study to determine the location of dust monitors to be placed in the community. From July 2019 to September 2020 the EPA streamed live air quality data from the dust monitoring network, and developed the 'MAKE AN ONLINE DUST REPORT' below for residents to make a live dust incident report on our interactive community map.
On 7 December 2018, the EPA wrote to residents in portions of Hallett Cove and the Lonsdale industrial precinct to advise that it was commencing a dust study in the area. We invited residents to contact us and to be involved in a collaborative study to determine the location of dust monitors to be placed in the community. From July 2019 to September 2020 the EPA streamed live air quality data from the dust monitoring network, and developed the 'MAKE AN ONLINE DUST REPORT' below for residents to make a live dust incident report on our interactive community map.
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Dust dragout verified, 10 September 2020
EPA officers responded to a call from a resident, who had reported breathing in dust as she drove through Meyer Road. Photo captured dust coming from trucks exiting ResourceCo.
The EPA wrote to residents asking them to report their dust issues and commenced research on equipment suitable to be placed in the community and purchased for a 12 month dust study.
Stage 2: June/July 2019 community workshops to investigate locations for dust monitors
Lonsdale and Hallett Cove has finished this stage
Community workshops were held with residents of Hallett Cove to investigate locations for dust monitors based on their topography and proximity to the Lonsdale industrial precinct.
Stage 3: August/September 2019 community based dust monitors installed
Lonsdale and Hallett Cove has finished this stage
Dust monitors were installed at three residences in Hallett Cove, with a fourth in the Lonsdale industrial precinct as a control. Anemometers installed to measure wind speed and data. Community workshop #3 held and real-time monitoring commences.
Stage 4: October 2019 dust monitoring
Lonsdale and Hallett Cove has finished this stage
Community witnesses provide information and an online dust reporting tool enables residents to drop pins and make real-time observations about dust that can be correlated to the data being produced by the dust monitors.
Stage 5: September 2019-September 2020 dust monitoring
Lonsdale and Hallett Cove has finished this stage
The EPA has air quality science and community engagement team met weekly to review data, plan proactive site visits during optimal weather conditions, and undertake site inspections to supplement community evidence submitted.
Stage 6: 20 October 2020 presentation of findings
Lonsdale and Hallett Cove is currently at this stage
The EPA and SA Health presented the findings and conclusions from the 12 month study. This study is now complete.