West Lakes
On 19 August 2020, the EPA was notified of test results in soil collected at the former Port Adelaide Waste Water Treatment Plant, and in groundwater monitoring bores offsite that are located in reserves and other public land. The results showed per- and poly- fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) above relevant guidelines.
Exposure to PFAS may occur through contact with and ingestion of contaminated soil, however this is unlikely to be a concern due to implementation of previous site remediation measures to manage historical cadmium that was discovered in 1999. If you are in the affected zones you will have been sentContinue reading
Historical reports, letters and maps
The EPA has a history of work in the West Lakes area, and links to previous documents, letters to residents, media releases, maps and other information is available below:
Key Documents
- West Lakes information for residents in areas affected by sewage sludge, July 2001
- Precautionary testing of selected reserves in the wider West Lakes area
- Questionaire to residents in assessment area
- Important information, 12 October 2000
- Summary of EPA investigations
- Summary of historical information
- Chronology of events
Letters to residents
- 24 September 2002
- 10 July 2002
- 12 October 2000
- 9 October 2000
- 26 September 2000
- 25 August 2000
Media Releases
Maps
A series of maps has been produced to help inform the public on the West Lakes soil testing program.
- Map 1 identifies the broad assessment area
- Map 2 identifies the initial testing locations and highlights the concentrations of cadmium detected at each location
- Map 3 identifies locations which were targeted in the second stage of testing which commenced on August 30
Below are results maps:
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