❓ A parliamentary question seeks information regarding Alcoa Wagerup's use of oil on red mud lakes, specifically addressing the type of oil used, testing for chemicals like dioxins, and the duration of oil usage. The answer confirms the use of water-based emulsions for dust suppression since April 2000 and regular testing for specific chemicals.
AnsweredQoN 1512Legislative Assembly
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(1) Is Alcoa Wagerup using oil on the Red Mud lakes?
(2) If yes, what oil is used?
(3) If yes to (1), is the oil tested for chemicals such as dioxins?
(4) How long has oil been used on the Red Mud lakes at Wagerup?
(2) If yes, what oil is used?
(3) If yes to (1), is the oil tested for chemicals such as dioxins?
(4) How long has oil been used on the Red Mud lakes at Wagerup?
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Answered
17 June 2003
Responded by
Minister for the Environment and Heritage
Response time
34 days
(2) Answered by (1). (3) The water based emulsions used for dust suppression within the lined and bunded residue disposal areas are tested for PCB’s, benzene, toluene and a full suite of metals on a regular basis. (4) Since April 2000.
(3) The water based emulsions used for dust suppression within the lined and bunded residue disposal areas are tested for PCB’s, benzene, toluene and a full suite of metals on a regular basis. (4) Since April 2000.
(4) Since April 2000.
(3) The water based emulsions used for dust suppression within the lined and bunded residue disposal areas are tested for PCB’s, benzene, toluene and a full suite of metals on a regular basis. (4) Since April 2000.
(4) Since April 2000.
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