Royal Park Groundwater Prohibition Area

Consultation concluded on 17 October 2024.


The EPA has established a groundwater prohibition area (GPA) in parts of Royal Park (please refer to the map).

The EPA has been undertaking environmental assessment in Royal Park since August 2023 to find out whether groundwater is impacted by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

The need to establish a GPA follows the review of a recent environmental assessment that confirms groundwater is contaminated with PFAS. As a result, the EPA has taken action necessary to prevent actual or potential harm to human health or safety.

Groundwater is water that is present underground within rocks or sediments and can be accessed by a bore.

The GPA was established on 7 November 2024 and published in the Government Gazette. The GPA extends to a depth of 13.5 metres below ground level, consistent with the boundary of the Royal Park EPA assessment area.

Taking of groundwater is prohibited in the watertable aquifer and any deeper water bearing zones hydraulically connected to the watertable aquifer up to 13.5 metres below ground surface within the specified area. A maximum fine of $8,000 may be issued to persons using groundwater at their property.

Reports from the previous stages of assessment are available on the EPA website.


The EPA has established a groundwater prohibition area (GPA) in parts of Royal Park (please refer to the map).

The EPA has been undertaking environmental assessment in Royal Park since August 2023 to find out whether groundwater is impacted by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

The need to establish a GPA follows the review of a recent environmental assessment that confirms groundwater is contaminated with PFAS. As a result, the EPA has taken action necessary to prevent actual or potential harm to human health or safety.

Groundwater is water that is present underground within rocks or sediments and can be accessed by a bore.

The GPA was established on 7 November 2024 and published in the Government Gazette. The GPA extends to a depth of 13.5 metres below ground level, consistent with the boundary of the Royal Park EPA assessment area.

Taking of groundwater is prohibited in the watertable aquifer and any deeper water bearing zones hydraulically connected to the watertable aquifer up to 13.5 metres below ground surface within the specified area. A maximum fine of $8,000 may be issued to persons using groundwater at their property.

Reports from the previous stages of assessment are available on the EPA website.

Map of Area

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CLOSED: This map consultation has concluded.