Frequently Asked Questions

Some of the questions we have frequently been asked about Adbri's Birkenhead facility include:

• What caused the May 2024 dust event at Birkenhead?
• What is clinker?
• What’s the EPA’s role and what has the EPA done in response to this dust event?
• What is the EPA doing in response to community concerns about ongoing dust from Adbri?
• Does the EPA conduct air quality monitoring in Birkenhead?
• Is there any dust monitoring undertaken by Adbri?
• Was the dust event detected on EPA air quality monitors?
• What are the EPA licence requirements for Adbri?

Understanding dust and health:

• What are particulates?
• What are the national and international air quality standards?
• Nuisance dust
• What are the potential health effects from exposure to particulate matter?
• Can dust exposure affect my health?
• What do I do if I have symptoms from the dust?
• Can my fruit and vegetables still be consumed?
• Is the rainwater in my tank safe to drink and water my garden?
• What is the odour that I can smell in the area?
• Who can I talk to about the damage to my property?

Answers to these questions are available on our Frequently Asked Questions page.

SA Health contact

For general health information, SA Health can be contacted via email or call 8226 7100 and ask to speak to the Chemical and Environmental Hazards team.

Contact the EPA

The EPA is committed to keeping community members informed and updated. If you would like to talk to someone about your concerns, please contact the EPA:

• (08) 8124 4216
• engage.epa@sa.gov.au