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Beach alert

, beachgoers will be able to receive advice when the water quality at local beaches may not be suitable for swimming. Beaches in Adelaide are safe

Water quality

irrigation, livestock and aquaculture recreational uses (eg swimming or boating) and aesthetics (visual appearance and enjoyment). Our Aquatic

Around the home

and not into the drains or gutters. Similarly solid waste from cleaning animal enclosures must be disposed into general waste. Swimming pool filter backwash water

Bore water (groundwater

, making ice or watering edible plants), bathing, filling a swimming pool, pumping through a sprinkler or topping up a rainwater tank. Water sourced from

contaminated groundwater for drinking or cooking, and in showers, swimming pools and gardens (via ingestion, inhalation or through the skin). The contaminated groundwater is approximately 18–20 m below ground surface.

River Murray

, provides much of the state's irrigation and stock water, and is used for swimming, water skiing and other recreation activities. Managing water

Businesses

detailing, mechanics, concrete cutting, swimming pool cleaning, garden maintenance or outdoor cleaning. However, because of where these activities

Marleston

, in showers, swimming pools and gardens (via ingestion, inhalation or through the skin). The contaminated groundwater is approximately 6-8metres

Glossary

pests, such as gorse and blackberries. Zooplankton Small, free-floating or weakly swimming animals that are difficult to see with the naked eye.

Solomontown, Port Pirie

, swimming pools and gardens (via ingestion, inhalation or through the skin). What does the government do if chemical substances are found in the indoor air