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Businesses
Stormwater pollution prevention Any site where business activities occur (industrial, retail, commercial) will typically have large impervious
2005 to 2009
for less serious breaches of the Act. Greater power for EPA when industries close sites with a post-closure environment protection order for certain
Per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS
and disposal of contaminated material which will facilitate proactive decision making for management of sites impacted by PFAS. It recommends practices to assess
Solomontown, Port Pirie
health if they migrate into, and build up within, the air within houses. The EPA conducted a doorknocking exercise to about 100 homes in Solomontown
2010 to 2015
(below Lock 1) and Lower Lakes. The EPA conducted monitoring and scientific assessment of water quality in the Lower Lakes, sampling over 20 sites
Legislation and liable persons
The Environment Protection Act 1993 (EP Act) defines that site contamination exists at a site if: Chemical substances are present
Advice & assistance
area. Flooding – contact your home insurer regarding building remediation. Poor ventilation and building design – home owner (look at ways
Stormwater management
information about 'Businesses' Building & construction Stormwater pollution prevention for building and construction activities. Read more
Role of planning authorities
A key responsibility of the planning authority is to ensure that a site is suitable for its intended use and does not pose an unacceptable risk
Hendon industrial area
to residents 23 September 2022 22 August 2019 9 May 2019 28 August 2017 21 July 2016 – CH2M engaged under voluntary site contamination assessment
