The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is partnering with residents and the Mount Barker District Council, in a study to assess wood smoke particulate levels this winter.
This study will determine whether the air quality in Mount Barker is within national standards.
SA Health is partnering with the EPA to work with the community and assess the findings of the study from a health perspective.
An air quality monitoring station has been deployed on Alexandrina Road in Mount Barker, and real-time air quality data will be made publicly available during the study period.
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is partnering with residents and the Mount Barker District Council, in a study to assess wood smoke particulate levels this winter.
This study will determine whether the air quality in Mount Barker is within national standards.
SA Health is partnering with the EPA to work with the community and assess the findings of the study from a health perspective.
An air quality monitoring station has been deployed on Alexandrina Road in Mount Barker, and real-time air quality data will be made publicly available during the study period.
EPA has previously carried out air quality monitoring in Mount Gambier and the Adelaide Hills as part of the SmokeWatch Program. During the program in Mount Gambier, the EPA published weekly air quality summary graphs for 2009,2010 and 2011, which gave a good indication of how air quality in winter can be influenced by domestic burning.
Residents have valuable local knowledge that can supplement the findings from our air quality monitoring station. We invite you to participate in person or online. Please contact us at:
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March 2022: collaboration with Mount Barker District Council
Mount Barker wood smoke program 2022–23 has finished this stage
EPA air scientists and Council Environment Health Officers commence consultation to discuss the project and how we will collaborate.
April 2022: air quality monitor installed
Mount Barker wood smoke program 2022–23 has finished this stage
The EPA installed a temporary air quality monitoring station at Alexandrina Road, Mount Barker, which will capture particulate matter 10 micrometres and 2.5 micrometres and less. It will be assessed against the National Environment Protection Measure.
July 2022: presentation to Council Elected Members
Mount Barker wood smoke program 2022–23 has finished this stage
The EPA and SA Health presented the project to the Elected Members of the Mount Barker District Council, and commenced discussion on how the findings of the project could be used to improve air quality.
August 2022: air quality data live-stream
Mount Barker wood smoke program 2022–23 is currently at this stage
The data from the air quality monitoring station is now being uploaded to the EPA website. Residents can view this data in real-time using the link above.
August 2022: community info session
this is an upcoming stage for Mount Barker wood smoke program 2022–23
The EPA will contact residents about an upcoming community information session, where staff from Council, EPA and SA Health will be able to speak with residents about the findings of the study.
October 2023: study findings published
this is an upcoming stage for Mount Barker wood smoke program 2022–23
The air quality monitoring station will be in place for at least 12 months, and a report will be published on the findings.
