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The following regulations have been updated:
- Environment Protection (Fees and Levy) Regulations 1994
- Environment Protection (General) Regulations 1994
- Environment Protection (Exempt Classes of Persons and Activities) Regulations 2001
- Environment Protection (Site Contamination) Regulations 2008
- Environment Protection (Beverage Container) Regulations 2008
In all cases where any of the above appears in any publication, these have been replaced by the Environment Protection Regulations 2009 from 1 September 2009.
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Guidelines for wastewater lagoons
Document: Corporate - Public consultation (published 19.03.10)
EPA 509/10: This guideline replaces EPA Guideline 509/04, Wastewater and evaporation lagoon construction. It advises those proposing to construct wastewater lagoons or similar infrastructure on construction techniques that should assist in meeting obligations under the Environment Protection Act 1993 and the Environment Protection (Water Quality) Policy 2003.
wastewater_lagoons.pdf (322.4 kb)
Guidelines for construction specifications and reports: landfills, leachate ponds, composting facilities and wastewater lagoons - draft for public con
Document: Waste - Public consultation (published 24.11.09)
This guideline has been prepared to assist project proponents, consultants, engineers, construction companies and others in preparing Technical Specifications and the ACR for landfills, leachate ponds, composting pad liners and wastewater lagoons.
guide_construction_specs.pdf (139.3 kb)
Wastewater and evaporation lagoon construction
Document: Waste - Guideline (published 01.03.04)
EPA 509/04: This guideline advises those proposing to construct a wastewater or evaporation lagoon on construction techniques that should assist in meeting obligations under the Environment Protection Act 1993 and the Environment Protection (Water Quality) Policy 2003. It replaces EPA Guideline 402/02, ‘Wastewater lagoon construction’.
Guideline for Stockpile Management - Waste and Waste Derived Products for Recycling and Reuse
Document: Waste - Guideline (published 01.09.10)
This guideline outlines the potential risks associated with the stockpiling of wastes and waste derived products and provides guidance on the appropriate and relevant controls to reduce those risks.
guidelines_stockpile.pdf (586.6 kb)
EPA Guidelines for the Lower Murray Reclaimed Irrigation Areas
Document: Water - Guideline (published 01.07.09)
The guidelines have been prepared for use by irrigators in the Lower Murray Reclaimed Irrigated Area (LMRIA).
Draft South Australian biosolids guidelines (2009)
Document: Waste - Guideline (published 01.05.09)
The guidelines are for the safe handling and use of biosolids.
guidelines_biosolids.pdf (609.4 kb)
Guidelines for separation distances
Document: Industry - Guideline (published 01.12.07)
The Guidelines for separation distances are for the use of the Environment Protection Authority (the EPA), planning authorities, developers, planning consultants and the community as a tool in the development application processes for new or expanding developments.
Environmental regulation using a risk-based approach: A guideline for EPA staff
Document: Licensing - Guideline (published 01.10.07)
This document guides South Australian Environment Protection Authority staff when making decisions about regulating the activities of people who are licensed under the Environment Protection Act 1993. It also helps the community and business understand how the EPA makes these decisions.
Guidelines for establishment and operation of cattle feedlots in South Australia
Document: Waste - Guideline (published 01.02.06)
The guidelines are intended to assist orderly development and economic operation of feedlots while minimising their environmental impact.
National environmental guidelines for piggeries
Document: Industry - Guideline (published 01.08.04)
The National Environmental Guidelines for Piggeries delivers, for the first time, a nationally agreed approach to management of pig production in Australia to achieve environmental goals.
EPA Guidelines for wineries and distilleries
Document: Industry - Guideline (published 01.01.04)
This guideline replaces EPA Guideline "Wineries and Distilleries - wastewater monitoring programs" (originally Technical Bulletin No. 11, November 1996). It provides information that will assist wineries and distilleries to develop an environmental monitoring program to comply with the Environment Protection Act and relevant Environment Protection Policies.
Guidelines for establishment of intensive piggeries in SA
Document: Industry - Guideline (published 01.03.98)
These guidelines have been published by The Department for Primary Industries and Resources, The Environment Protection Authority, South Australian Farmers’ Federation and the Murraylands Regional Development Board to assist in the uniform development of an economically and environmentally sustainable intensive pig industry in South Australia.
South Australian biosolids guidelines (1997)
Document: Waste - Guideline (published 01.07.97)
These guidelines have been published to ensure that beneficial reuse of biosolids from municipal wastewater
can be safely and sustainably practised in South Australia.
Environment Assessment Guides for Planners: Cattle feedlots
Document: Industry - Guideline (published 01.11.07)
Cattle feedlots can have minimal environmental impact if located in an appropriate area and sited, designed and operated properly.
Environment Assessment Guides for Planners: Composting
Document: Industry - Guideline (published 01.11.07)
Composting can have minimal environmental impact if located in an appropriate area and sited, designed and operated properly.
Environment Assessment Guides for Planners: Saleyards
Document: Industry - Guideline (published 01.11.07)
A saleyard can have minimal environmental impact if it is located in an appropriate area and sited, designed and operated properly.
Contingency plans
Document: Waste - Guideline (published 01.05.09)
EPA 696/09: This guideline has been provided to help licensees (specifically medium to large-scale operators) draft Contingency Plans that meet the standard acceptable to the Environment Protection Authority.
guide_contingency.pdf (236.5 kb)
Regulatory monitoring and testing: Reporting requirements
Document: Water - Guideline (published 01.08.07)
EPA 651/06: This guideline describes the requirements imposed by the Environment Protection Authority for reporting of monitoring and testing. Effective analysis and reporting of monitoring data will assist the authority and licensees to assess environmental impacts arising from the activities monitored.
Regulatory monitoring and testing: Water and wastewater sampling
Document: Water - Guideline (published 01.06.07)
The purpose of this guideline is to set minimum standards and to provide practical guidance on water and wastewater sampling for regulatory purposes in South Australia.
Pollutant management for water well drilling
Document: Waste - Guideline (published 01.04.04)
EPA 388/04: This guideline provides information on the construction of water wells (permitted under Section 9 of the Water Resources Act 1997) that will enable drilling contractors and their clients to avoid environmental harm, and thereby meet their obligations under the Environment Protection Act 1993 and the Environment Protection
(Water Quality) Policy 2003.
guide_waterwell.pdf (145.8 kb)
Licensing Information Sheet: Schedule of environment management fees
Document: Licensing - Information Sheet (published 09.03.10)
EPA 900/10: The schedule of environmental management fees replaces EPA guideline, EPA licence fee structure―fee schedules (726/09).
info_lfs_mgt_fees.pdf (312.4 kb)
How to calculate licence fees for sewage treatment works and septic tank effluent disposal schemes
Document: Licensing - Guideline (published 09.12.10)
EPA 761/10: This document explains how to calculate fees2 for sewage treatment works and septic tank effluent disposal schemes under the new fee structure.
guide_lfs_sewage.pdf (71.6 kb)
Reclaimed water irrigation of pasture for grazing of cattle and pigs
Document: Water - Guideline (published 01.08.05)
EPA 189/05: Advice on the use of water reclaimed from treated sewage effluent for irrigating pastures.
guide_reclaimed.pdf (137.7 kb)
Background report for the Adelaide Coastal Water Quality Improvement Plan - Report 3
Document: Water - Report (published 20.09.11)
Report 3 Sample of programs and activities relevant to water quality improvement for Adelaide’s coastal waters
Adelaide Coastal Water Quality Improvement Plan (ACWQIP)
Document: Water - Public consultation (published 20.09.11)
Draft for public comment
State of the Environment SA Report 2003
Document: Corporate - Report (published 28.06.11)
Land Resources
Lower Lakes Water Quality Report 22 - December 2010
Document: Water - Report (published 02.03.11)
Water Quality Report 22 – December 2010
lowerlakes_dec10_22.pdf (2.2 mb)
EPA Annual Report 2009-2010
Document: Corporate - Report (published 01.03.11)
It is with pleasure that I present you with the Annual Report of the Environment Protection Authority for the period 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010.
Lower Lakes Water Quality Report 17 - July 2010
Document: Water - Report (published 25.10.10)
Water Quality Report 17 – July 2010
lowerlakes_jul10_17.pdf (974 kb)
Lower Lakes Water Quality Report 16 - June 2010
Document: Water - Report (published 24.08.10)
Water Quality Report 16 - June 2010
lowerlakes_jun10_16.pdf (2.7 mb)
