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Beach alert
to receive advice when the water quality at local beaches may not be suitable for swimming. Beaches in Adelaide are safe and healthy for 98
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
Elizabeth
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
Marleston
, in showers, swimming pools and gardens (via ingestion, inhalation or through the skin). The contaminated groundwater is approximately 6-8metres
Businesses
detailing, mechanics, concrete cutting, swimming pool cleaning, garden maintenance or outdoor cleaning. However, because of where these activities
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
Edwardstown-South Plympton (Hills
or cooking, and in showers, swimming pools and gardens (via ingestion, inhalation or through the skin). Exposure can also occur if the chemicals