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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
Related documents
Kilburn Odour Study
Document: Air - Report (published 01.12.05)
As part of air quality investigations in the Kilburn area, the Air Quality Unit undertook an observer-based odour survey in May–June 2005. The survey was a preliminary investigation to identify sources of odour and to enable the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) to take a focused approach on further work in the area.
kilburn_odour_report.pdf (179.1 kb)
Air quality impact assessment using design ground level pollutant concentrations (DGLCs)
Document: Air - Guideline (published 01.01.06)
EPA 386/06: This guideline provides advice and criteria for proponents of new developments that may emit pollutants to the atmosphere.
guide_airquality.pdf (241.2 kb)
Ambient air quality in Gawler, South Australia: Monitoring campaign 2002–2004
Document: Air - Report (published 01.02.06)
In the years 2002 to 2004, the South Australian Environment Protection Authority conducted a monitoring campaign to assess the ambient air quality in the town of Gawler and to determine if there was a continuing need for air quality monitoring in the township.
Draft Kilburn/Gepps Cross Area Study - Stage One
Document: Air - Report (published 01.07.06)
In response to community concerns, the Environment Protection Authority undertook a compliance audit program of licensed sites in the Kilburn/Gepps Cross area.
kilburn_geppscross_study.pdf (750.5 kb)
Reporting to the community: industry environmental improvement project in the Kilburn and Gepps Cross area
Document: Air - Report (published 01.09.06)
In response to community concern, the South Australian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) undertook air quality monitoring, an odour survey and an audit of 15 sites licensed by the EPA in the Kilburn and Gepps Cross area during 2005 and 2006. The study identified a range of areas for improvement in relation to potential environmental impacts.
kilburn_geppscross.pdf (488.9 kb)
South Australia's air quality 2005
Document: Air - Report (published 01.10.06)
Adelaide air was generally of good to very good quality in 2005.
air_quality_2005.pdf (194.8 kb)
South Australia's air quality 2005 data tables
Document: Air - Report (published 01.10.06)
This report is a compilation of the results of ambient air quality monitoring by the South Australian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) in 2005.
air_quality_2005_tables.pdf (120.1 kb)
Ambient air quality in Port Pirie, South Australia: Monitoring campaign 2002−2005
Document: Air - Report (published 01.10.06)
In the years 2002 to 2005, the South Australian Environment Protection Authority conducted an ambient air quality monitoring campaign in the city of Port Pirie to complement the lead monitoring program that has been operating there for many years.
Air Quality Monitoring Hot Spot Report No 6 - Jenkins Street, Birkenhead
Document: Air - Report (published 01.10.06)
The South Australian Environment Protection Authority began monitoring airborne pollutants at Jenkins Street, Birkenhead, in response to a proposed re-development of the Port River area at Birkenhead.
Odour assessment using odour source modelling
Document: Air - Guideline (published 01.04.07)
EPA 373/07: This guideline provides criteria for the management of odour emissions, particularly for new or expanding developments. It specifically addresses the use of computer modelling and the determination of appropriate separation distances.
Woodside SmokeWatch challenge
Document: Air - Brochure (published 01.06.07)
In winter 2006 the EPA monitored air quality at Woodside in order to determine the level of woodsmoke pollution in the area.
South Australia's air quality 2006
Document: Air - Report (published 01.07.07)
This report describes the South Australian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) air quality monitoring activities conducted by the Air and Noise Branch in 2006.
air_quality_2006.pdf (258.5 kb)
Ambient air quality at Whyalla, South Australia: Monitoring campaign 2004-2006
Document: Air - Report (published 01.07.07)
The South Australian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) conducted an ambient air quality monitoring campaign in the city of Whyalla between January 2004 and June 2006.
SmokeWatch Adelaide Hills pilot study Part 1, 2006
Document: Air - Report (published 01.08.07)
The South Australian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) undertook air monitoring from early June to the end of September 2006 for the SmokeWatch education program at Woodside.
final_woodside_air_monitoring_20070814.pdf (615.1 kb)
Environmental management of foundries
Document: Air - Guideline (published 01.08.08)
EPA 121/08: This guideline provides information to the foundry industry to assist with compliance with the provisions of the Environment Protection Act 1993 and associated legislation.
guide_foundries.pdf (154.1 kb)
Joineries - dust and noise control
Document: Air - Guideline (published 01.08.08)
EPA 109/08: This guideline provides information to woodworking joineries on control systems for common dust and noise pollution problems and will help them meet the required standards under the Environment Protection Act 1993.
SmokeWatch Adelaide Hills pilot study Part 2, 2007
Document: Air - Report (published 01.08.08)
From late June to the end September 2007, the South Australian Environment Protection Authority (EPA) delivered Part 2 of the SmokeWatch behaviour change pilot program in the Adelaide Hills Council (AHC) area, particularly concentrating strategies in and around the township of Woodside.
Investigation of the dust impacts from the Port Adelaide Waterfront Redevelopment Project on the LeFevre Peninsula Primary School: Appendix II
Document: Air - Report (published 21.08.08)
Certificate of analysis
le_fevre_appendix.pdf (1.2 mb)
Examination of PM10 and wind measurements at LeFevre Peninsula Primary School: Addendum
Document: Air - Report (published 01.09.08)
The following graphs (Figures 1 to 19) are polar plots of percent PM10 particles and percent of wind observations from a given direction from data measured at the Environment Protection Authority’s air monitoring station at LeFevre Peninsula Primary School.
le_fevre_addendum.pdf (405.4 kb)
Examination of PM10 and wind measurements at LeFevre Peninsula Primary School
Document: Air - Report (published 01.09.08)
An analysis of the level of ambient particles in air measured at the Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA) PM10 particle monitoring station located at the LeFevre Peninsula Primary School has been undertaken in order to estimate total particle load at the school, and to estimate the proportion of particles impacting on the site relating to wind direction.
Investigation of the dust impacts from the Port Adelaide Waterfront Redevelopment Project on the LeFevre Peninsula Primary School
Document: Air - Report (published 01.09.08)
This document comments on the potential health implications of data from laboratory analysis of dust samples taken from the Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School.
le_fevre_report.pdf (351.8 kb)
LeFevre Peninsula Primary School dust issue: Frequently asked questions
Document: Air - Report (published 01.10.08)
What is benzo(a)pyrene? A chemical by-product of burning, e.g. cigarette smoke, fossil fuels, bushfires, burnt food.
South Australia's air quality 2007
Document: Air - Report (published 01.12.08)
This report summarises the results of air quality monitoring from across the state in 2007. This is compared to results from previous years and how air quality in Adelaide compares to that of other capital cities in Australia.
air_quality_2007.pdf (788.9 kb)
AirWatch: A whole-school action plan template (Word version)
Document: Air - Other (published 01.01.09)
Whole-School Air Quality and Noise Action Plan
AirWatch: A whole-school action plan template
Document: Air - Other (published 01.01.09)
Whole-School Air Quality and Noise Action Plan
AirWatch school air quality audit: Transport (Word version)
Document: Air - Other (published 01.01.09)
Emissions from motor vehicles are the largest single source of air pollution in South Australia, responsible for about 70% of urban air pollution.
airwatch_audit_transport.doc (2.4 mb)
AirWatch school air quality audit: Transport
Document: Air - Other (published 01.01.09)
Emissions from motor vehicles are the largest single source of air pollution in South Australia, responsible for about 70% of urban air pollution.
airwatch_audit_transport.pdf (420 kb)
AirWatch: Key elements of working towards a whole-school approach
Document: Air - Information sheet (published 01.01.09)
Make a whole-school commitment. This means developing a shared vision of improving air quality in and around the school.
airwatch_elements.pdf (51.6 kb)
AirWatch is coming to Mount Gambier
Document: Air - Brochure (published 01.01.09)
AirWatch is coming to Mount Gambier and your school can be involved!
airwatch_mt_gambier.pdf (67.8 kb)
AirWatch: Air quality and noise audit guidelines
Document: Air - Other (published 01.01.09)
Undertaking an air quality audit is a useful way of identifying any air quality issues in and around your school and local community, and looking for opportunities to improve.
airwatch_questions.pdf (96.4 kb)
