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EPA legislation
One of the EPA's roles is to work towards protecting SA's waters while allowing for economic and social development. The tools used to achieve this include the Environment Protection Act 1993, the Environment Protection (Water Quality) Policy and other legislation.
- Environment Protection Act (1993)
- Environment Protection (Water Quality) Policy
- Codes of practice
- Guidelines
- Information sheets
EPA water quality programs
The EPA coordinates several programs that are designed to improve our knowledge of our water environments and improve their condition. Some of these programs involve strong co-operation with other government departments, industry and the community.
Water quality improvement projects
- Lake Bonney SE
- Healthy Waters (Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges)
- River Murray
- Port Waterways Water Quality Improvement Plan
- Willunga Basin Groundwaters
- Adelaide Coastal Waters
Ongoing water quality management:
- Mount Lofty Ranges Watershed Protection
- Licensing
- Assessment of aquaculture farms
- Codes of Practice under development
- Advice on planning policy
- Eco-efficiency Program
Last modified: 09/03/2012 02:04 pm
