Hon Diane Evers questions the Health Minister regarding radon and thoron levels at the Dalyellup Waste Residue Disposal Facility, seeking comparison data and explanations for any anomalies. The Minister's response indicates that the levels were not higher than expected and that relevant background data is unavailable.

AnsweredQoN 2166Legislative Council
Asked
16 May 2019
Portfolio
Health

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I refer to the outdoor levels of radon and thoron registered at the boundaries of the Dalyellup Waste Residue Disposal Facility (DWRDF) as detailed in the Annual Radiation Monitoring Report in Cristal Pigment Australia's 2017 Annual Environmental Report, and I ask: (a) were the outdoor levels of radon and thoron registered at the boundaries of the DWRDF higher than expected in comparison to other coastal areas of Western Australia: (i) if yes to (a), why; and (b) will the Minister please provide data on background environmental radiation levels for Dalyellup for the last five years: (i) if no to (b), why not?

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Answered
27 June 2019
Responded by
Parliamentary Secretary representing the Minister for Health
Response time
15 days
I am advised:
(a) No.
(i) Not applicable.
(b) No.
(i) Relevant data on background environmental radiation levels across Dalyellup does not exist.

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