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Groundwater prohibition area for Elizabeth South and surrounding suburbs
The EPA will establish a Groundwater Prohibition Area (GPA) for parts of Elizabeth South, Edinburgh, Edinburgh North and Salisbury North. Read more about Groundwater prohibition area for Elizabeth South and surrounding suburbs.
Southern Spencer Gulf the focus of latest Aquatic Ecosystem Condition Report
The results are in from the latest series of Aquatic Ecosystem Condition Reports (AECR). Read more about Southern Spencer Gulf the focus of latest Aquatic Ecosystem Condition Report.
Nyrstar’s licence being renewed for 5 years
The EPA will renew the operating licence for Nyrstar’s Port Pirie smelter for another 5 years. Read more about Nyrstar’s licence being renewed for 5 years.
Environmental assessment to commence at Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island
The EPA is commencing an environmental assessment at Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island. Read more about Environmental assessment to commence at Penneshaw, Kangaroo Island.
Nyrstar licence update
The EPA has written to its stakeholders with an update on the process for renewing Nyrstar’s licence. Read more about Nyrstar licence update.
Cleanaway Inkerman landfill approved for PFAS waste disposal
PFAS-contaminated solid waste approved to be disposed of at the Cleanaway Inkerman landfill. Read more about Cleanaway Inkerman landfill approved for PFAS waste disposal.
Penalty for SA dry cleaner
A dry cleaning company and its sole director have been convicted for failing to comply with an EPA order. Read more about Penalty for SA dry cleaner.
Proposed groundwater ban at Elizabeth South
The EPA is proposing to establish a groundwater prohibition area in a number of suburbs around Elizabeth South. Read more about Proposed groundwater ban at Elizabeth South.
Update on Nyrstar site report
The EPA has received Nyrstar’s site contamination audit report for its Port Pirie smelter site. Read more about Update on Nyrstar site report.
Court prohibits operation of unlicensed site at Burton
Local company restrained from operating an unauthorised waste recovery or landfill depot. Read more about Court prohibits operation of unlicensed site at Burton.
Update on EPA investigation into mangrove dieback
The EPA’s investigation into whether any offences were committed in relation to the dieback of mangroves at St Kilda is expected to be completed by mid-2022. Read more about Update on EPA investigation into mangrove dieback.
Addition to western suburbs GPA
Part of Seaton will be added to a groundwater prohibition area around Beverley. Read more about Addition to western suburbs GPA.
Modernised radiation safety legislation
New legislation and regulations governing radiation safety in South Australia come into effect
tomorrow, promoting national uniformity and replacing an Act that was 40 years old. Read more about Modernised radiation safety legislation.
Extension of northern Adelaide groundwater prohibition
GPA at Edinburgh extended to parts of Waterloo Corner, Bolivar and St Kilda. Read more about Extension of northern Adelaide groundwater prohibition.
Pumping ends at Dry Creek
Work to remove surface water from a pond at the Dry Creek salt field has ended. Read more about Pumping ends at Dry Creek.