Melrose Park
The EPA is commencing environmental assessment work in Melrose Park.
In February 2021 the EPA was notified by the Department for Infrastructure and Transport of groundwater contamination in the area, which was discovered during routine investigations for the upgrade of Main South Road.
Contamination is from chlorinated hydrocarbons including trichloroethene (TCE) at high levels, exceeding drinking water criteria. TCE 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 to please do not use groundwater (bore water) in this area for any purpose. For further information, please see the community update below.
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