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Environmental Info
The EPA is responsible for the protection of air and water quality, and the control of pollution, waste , noise and radiation
Smoke from domestic heating
Solid fuel heaters, such as wood heaters, are a popular means of home heating. Wood is an effective, renewable fuel when burnt efficiently
Business & Industry
to help industry engage the community Read more information about 'Community engagement' Neighbourhood nuisance Info on how to report nuisance
Stay informed
saltfields Bushfire and burn damage Guidance for managing PFAS in SA Inkerman landfill (Cleanaway) Mount Barker wood smoke program 2022–23 Neutrog odour
Air quality
and natural sources including industry, light and heavy vehicles, domestic sources such as solid fuel heaters (eg wood heaters) and gardening equipment
Advice & assistance
the jurisdiction of the EPA. Some air quality issues are managed by other organisations, as indicated below. Query/complaint Contact Smoke from domestic wood
Annual air quality statement 2022
wood smoke program in the Adelaide Hills to investigate the impact of wood heaters on air quality in the area. In the last 5 years the EPA has
Waste codes & descriptions
Waste wood-preserving chemicals Waste wood-preserving chemicals Copper-Chrome-Arsenic (CCA) Organic wood preserving compounds Other
Protecting human health
government is well placed to manage pollution complaints that result from local or domestic events such as air conditioner noise or wood smoke
Odour diary
– rubber Burnt/smoky – plastic Burnt/smoky – feathers/hair Burnt/smoky – wood/woodsmoke Burnt/smoky – waste/landfill Chemical/solvent – alcohol