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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, the Environment Protection (Water Quality) Policy and other legislation.

• Environment Protection Act (1993)
   
• Environment Protection (Water Quality) Policy
   
• Codes of practice
   
• Guidelines and 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.

• Licencing
   
• Water quality monitoring program
   
  
• Catchment-based water quality management
  • Mount Lofty Ranges Watershed Protection
  • River Murray Risk Assessment
  • Port Waterways Water Quality Improvement Plan
     
• Adelaide Coastal Waters
   
• Assessment of aquaculture farms
   
• Codes of Practice under development
   
• Advice on planning policy
   
• WaterCare
   
• South East Programs and initiatives
   
• Eco-efficiency Program

This page was last modified 03-03-2008