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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

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