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Bushfire & burn damage
in the ash from burnt CCA treated timber poses a risk to ground and surface water quality, human and animal health, and soil quality. CCA treated timber
Thebarton and Mile End
and Mile End. Please visit the EPA Engage for further information. Background The EPA assessed groundwater and soil vapour in Thebarton
FAQs
of waste derived fill or soil enhancer (WDF Standards). If spoil cannot be reused, it will need to be taken to an appropriate location for disposal (eg
Understanding stormwater
, the ground is permeable to water. Rain infiltrates the soil and recharges groundwater or slowly runs off into creeks, rivers and the coast as the soil
Tips
waste types, such as cubic metres for contaminated soil and number of drums for drums contaminated with a controlled waste. The system has in-built
Dust particles
not reach the lungs; however, they may cause nuisance and soiling of surfaces. That said, PM10 particles may also be associated with visible dust
Melrose Park
is a volatile chemical that can be transported in groundwater and also as vapour in the air spaces between soil particles. The EPA has advised residents
Royal Park
from soil to groundwater (bore water), where they can travel long distances. Further information For further information on health-related queries
Climate Change Role Statement
. The 2021 EPA Board Summit, Climate change: risks, liabilities and remedies , brought business leaders and experts together to share their knowledge
EPA regulatory approach
and speed of remediation action required compliance history. Non-compliance When a non-compliance by an industry is identified, the initial