❓ A WA parliamentary question addresses PFAS contamination in the Kimberley and Esperance, focusing on testing, monitoring, and potential risks to human health via seafood consumption. The Minister provides details on site investigations, groundwater bores, and actions taken, relying on expert advice to justify current monitoring levels.
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(1) I refer to the chemicals known as per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), found in fire retardant foam, and the contamination of soil, water and biota by these chemicals, in the Kimberley region, and I ask:
(a) how many sites have been identified as being potentially contaminated with PFAS in the Kimberley;
(b) what are the locations of the sites referred to in (a);
(c) given that Broome International Airport (BIA) is listed as a PFAS-impacted site, to be regulated under the
Contaminated Sites Act 2003
, how many sites at Broome International Airport have been tested for PFAS contamination:
(i) would the Minister please provide the locations of the sites referred to at (c); and
(ii) would the Minister please table the results, by site, of PFAS testing at BIA for this year and the preceding nine years;
(d) how many groundwater bores are located within 1 km of BIA:
(i) what are the locations of the bores referred to at (d); and
(ii) of those groundwater bores referred to at (d), how many have been tested for PFAS contamination:
(A) would the Minister please table relevant data from these tests for this year and the preceding nine years, where applicable;
(e) is the Minister satisfied with the level of testing and monitoring for PFAS that has been conducted at BIA;
(f) given that Ansulite and 3M Lightwater fire fighting foam have both been used at BIA, at Fire Fighting Ground 1 (FFG1), for training exercises between 1995 and 2004, has FFG1 been tested for PFAS contamination:
(i) if yes to (f), can the Minister please table the relevant data; and
(ii) if no to (f), why not;
(g) what is the distance between FFG1 and the nearest residential home;
(h) where does the surface water run-off and ground water flow from BIA end up:
(i) is this route the same for surface and ground water from FFG1;
(i) as PFAS bio-accumulates, does the Minister agree there are potential risks to people consuming shellfish, crustacea, and fish from Dampier Creek, which receives run-off from BIA;
(j) as PFAS bio-accumulates, does the Minister agree there are potential risks to people consuming shellfish, crustacea, and fish from Cable Beach, which receives run-off from BIA; and
(k) does the Minister intend to sample biota at water catchment areas around BIA, such as Cable Beach and Dampier Creek:
(i) if no to (k), why not?
(2) I refer to the chemicals known as per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), found in fire retardant foam, and the contamination of soil, water and biota by these chemicals, in Esperance, and I ask:
(a) after PFAS contamination was suspected in Esperance, how many ground water bores were tested and monitored for PFAS; and
(b) did the testing referred to at (2)(a) include private bores?
(a) how many sites have been identified as being potentially contaminated with PFAS in the Kimberley;
(b) what are the locations of the sites referred to in (a);
(c) given that Broome International Airport (BIA) is listed as a PFAS-impacted site, to be regulated under the
Contaminated Sites Act 2003
, how many sites at Broome International Airport have been tested for PFAS contamination:
(i) would the Minister please provide the locations of the sites referred to at (c); and
(ii) would the Minister please table the results, by site, of PFAS testing at BIA for this year and the preceding nine years;
(d) how many groundwater bores are located within 1 km of BIA:
(i) what are the locations of the bores referred to at (d); and
(ii) of those groundwater bores referred to at (d), how many have been tested for PFAS contamination:
(A) would the Minister please table relevant data from these tests for this year and the preceding nine years, where applicable;
(e) is the Minister satisfied with the level of testing and monitoring for PFAS that has been conducted at BIA;
(f) given that Ansulite and 3M Lightwater fire fighting foam have both been used at BIA, at Fire Fighting Ground 1 (FFG1), for training exercises between 1995 and 2004, has FFG1 been tested for PFAS contamination:
(i) if yes to (f), can the Minister please table the relevant data; and
(ii) if no to (f), why not;
(g) what is the distance between FFG1 and the nearest residential home;
(h) where does the surface water run-off and ground water flow from BIA end up:
(i) is this route the same for surface and ground water from FFG1;
(i) as PFAS bio-accumulates, does the Minister agree there are potential risks to people consuming shellfish, crustacea, and fish from Dampier Creek, which receives run-off from BIA;
(j) as PFAS bio-accumulates, does the Minister agree there are potential risks to people consuming shellfish, crustacea, and fish from Cable Beach, which receives run-off from BIA; and
(k) does the Minister intend to sample biota at water catchment areas around BIA, such as Cable Beach and Dampier Creek:
(i) if no to (k), why not?
(2) I refer to the chemicals known as per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), found in fire retardant foam, and the contamination of soil, water and biota by these chemicals, in Esperance, and I ask:
(a) after PFAS contamination was suspected in Esperance, how many ground water bores were tested and monitored for PFAS; and
(b) did the testing referred to at (2)(a) include private bores?
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Answered
11 August 2020
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Minister for Environment
Response time
15 days
St George Ranges, WA 6728
56 Walcott St, Broome WA 6725
In addition, there are five sites in the Kimberley which have been reported to the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) under the Act on the basis of suspected PFAS contamination. Site investigations have not yet been carried out at these locations, so the presence of PFAS is not confirmed. These sites are listed in the following Table: Location Description 98 Fallon Rd, Fitzroy Crossing 6765 Fitzroy Crossing Volunteer Fire Station 129 Coolibah Dr, Kununurra 6743 Former Kununurra Volunteer Fire Station 8 Darcy St, Halls Creek 6770 Halls Creek Volunteer Emergency Services Unit 20 St Pauls Way, Wyndham 6740 Wyndham Volunteer Emergency Services Unit 35 Clarendon St, Derby 6728 Former Derby Volunteer Fire Station (c) (i) and (ii) Four locations within Broome International Airport have been identified as potential source areas with respect to PFAS: two locations where fire-fighting training activities have occurred, and two fuel storage depots. Broome International Airport Pty Ltd engaged environmental consultants to undertake a detailed site investigation for PFAS, to address the site’s classification under the Act as possibly contaminated – investigation required . This report dated 5 March 2019, documents sample locations for soil, groundwater and sediment in site drainage, and analysis results [see tabled paper No. ]. (d) Water information in DWER’s Geographic Information System lists 58 groundwater bores located within approximately 1 kilometre of the airport boundary. The superficial groundwater in the Broome townsite is not used for drinking, and due to increasing salinity, its use for non-potable purposes is also decreasing. i. I table a figure which shows the locations of these bores. [see tabled paper No. ]. ii. DWER does not hold this information. Based on groundwater testing of PFAS at Broome International Airport to date, there is no evidence that groundwater containing PFAS at concentrations exceeding the recommended guidelines for non-potable use has moved beyond the airport boundary. (e) DWER has advised me that Broome International Airport is taking appropriate action to address PFAS contamination, in line with the site’s classification and requirements under the Act. (f) Yes. (i) The relevant data are contained in the report tabled in response to part (c). (ii) Not applicable (g) Approximately 30 metres . (h) and (h)(i) The majority of surface water drainage at the airport follows topography and flows from west to east and via open drainage to Dampier Creek. The general flow directions for groundwater beneath the airport are similar. Groundwater flow beneath the eastern portion of the airport (which includes the location of former Fire Training Ground 1) is towards Dampier Creek. Groundwater beneath the western portion of the airport flows towards the Indian Ocean. (i) and (j) The findings of the investigation report tabled in response to part (c) indicate that PFAS impacts in groundwater are confined to localised areas beneath the airport. DWER has consulted the Department of Health, which advised that it is unlikely that any member of the public could be exposed to an amount of PFAS which would pose an adverse health risk. (k) No. Given the Department of Health’s advice, I am advised that DWER does not consider sampling of biota in marine areas necessary. (2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
Location Description 98 Fallon Rd, Fitzroy Crossing 6765 Fitzroy Crossing Volunteer Fire Station 129 Coolibah Dr, Kununurra 6743 Former Kununurra Volunteer Fire Station 8 Darcy St, Halls Creek 6770 Halls Creek Volunteer Emergency Services Unit 20 St Pauls Way, Wyndham 6740 Wyndham Volunteer Emergency Services Unit 35 Clarendon St, Derby 6728 Former Derby Volunteer Fire Station (c) (i) and (ii) Four locations within Broome International Airport have been identified as potential source areas with respect to PFAS: two locations where fire-fighting training activities have occurred, and two fuel storage depots. Broome International Airport Pty Ltd engaged environmental consultants to undertake a detailed site investigation for PFAS, to address the site’s classification under the Act as possibly contaminated – investigation required . This report dated 5 March 2019, documents sample locations for soil, groundwater and sediment in site drainage, and analysis results [see tabled paper No. ]. (d) Water information in DWER’s Geographic Information System lists 58 groundwater bores located within approximately 1 kilometre of the airport boundary. The superficial groundwater in the Broome townsite is not used for drinking, and due to increasing salinity, its use for non-potable purposes is also decreasing. i. I table a figure which shows the locations of these bores. [see tabled paper No. ]. ii. DWER does not hold this information. Based on groundwater testing of PFAS at Broome International Airport to date, there is no evidence that groundwater containing PFAS at concentrations exceeding the recommended guidelines for non-potable use has moved beyond the airport boundary. (e) DWER has advised me that Broome International Airport is taking appropriate action to address PFAS contamination, in line with the site’s classification and requirements under the Act. (f) Yes. (i) The relevant data are contained in the report tabled in response to part (c). (ii) Not applicable (g) Approximately 30 metres . (h) and (h)(i) The majority of surface water drainage at the airport follows topography and flows from west to east and via open drainage to Dampier Creek. The general flow directions for groundwater beneath the airport are similar. Groundwater flow beneath the eastern portion of the airport (which includes the location of former Fire Training Ground 1) is towards Dampier Creek. Groundwater beneath the western portion of the airport flows towards the Indian Ocean. (i) and (j) The findings of the investigation report tabled in response to part (c) indicate that PFAS impacts in groundwater are confined to localised areas beneath the airport. DWER has consulted the Department of Health, which advised that it is unlikely that any member of the public could be exposed to an amount of PFAS which would pose an adverse health risk. (k) No. Given the Department of Health’s advice, I am advised that DWER does not consider sampling of biota in marine areas necessary. (2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
(c) (i) and (ii) Four locations within Broome International Airport have been identified as potential source areas with respect to PFAS: two locations where fire-fighting training activities have occurred, and two fuel storage depots. Broome International Airport Pty Ltd engaged environmental consultants to undertake a detailed site investigation for PFAS, to address the site’s classification under the Act as possibly contaminated – investigation required . This report dated 5 March 2019, documents sample locations for soil, groundwater and sediment in site drainage, and analysis results [see tabled paper No. ]. (d) Water information in DWER’s Geographic Information System lists 58 groundwater bores located within approximately 1 kilometre of the airport boundary. The superficial groundwater in the Broome townsite is not used for drinking, and due to increasing salinity, its use for non-potable purposes is also decreasing. i. I table a figure which shows the locations of these bores. [see tabled paper No. ]. ii. DWER does not hold this information. Based on groundwater testing of PFAS at Broome International Airport to date, there is no evidence that groundwater containing PFAS at concentrations exceeding the recommended guidelines for non-potable use has moved beyond the airport boundary. (e) DWER has advised me that Broome International Airport is taking appropriate action to address PFAS contamination, in line with the site’s classification and requirements under the Act. (f) Yes. (i) The relevant data are contained in the report tabled in response to part (c). (ii) Not applicable (g) Approximately 30 metres . (h) and (h)(i) The majority of surface water drainage at the airport follows topography and flows from west to east and via open drainage to Dampier Creek. The general flow directions for groundwater beneath the airport are similar. Groundwater flow beneath the eastern portion of the airport (which includes the location of former Fire Training Ground 1) is towards Dampier Creek. Groundwater beneath the western portion of the airport flows towards the Indian Ocean. (i) and (j) The findings of the investigation report tabled in response to part (c) indicate that PFAS impacts in groundwater are confined to localised areas beneath the airport. DWER has consulted the Department of Health, which advised that it is unlikely that any member of the public could be exposed to an amount of PFAS which would pose an adverse health risk. (k) No. Given the Department of Health’s advice, I am advised that DWER does not consider sampling of biota in marine areas necessary. (2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
Four locations within Broome International Airport have been identified as potential source areas with respect to PFAS: two locations where fire-fighting training activities have occurred, and two fuel storage depots. Broome International Airport Pty Ltd engaged environmental consultants to undertake a detailed site investigation for PFAS, to address the site’s classification under the Act as possibly contaminated – investigation required . This report dated 5 March 2019, documents sample locations for soil, groundwater and sediment in site drainage, and analysis results [see tabled paper No. ]. (d) Water information in DWER’s Geographic Information System lists 58 groundwater bores located within approximately 1 kilometre of the airport boundary. The superficial groundwater in the Broome townsite is not used for drinking, and due to increasing salinity, its use for non-potable purposes is also decreasing. i. I table a figure which shows the locations of these bores. [see tabled paper No. ]. ii. DWER does not hold this information. Based on groundwater testing of PFAS at Broome International Airport to date, there is no evidence that groundwater containing PFAS at concentrations exceeding the recommended guidelines for non-potable use has moved beyond the airport boundary. (e) DWER has advised me that Broome International Airport is taking appropriate action to address PFAS contamination, in line with the site’s classification and requirements under the Act. (f) Yes. (i) The relevant data are contained in the report tabled in response to part (c). (ii) Not applicable (g) Approximately 30 metres . (h) and (h)(i) The majority of surface water drainage at the airport follows topography and flows from west to east and via open drainage to Dampier Creek. The general flow directions for groundwater beneath the airport are similar. Groundwater flow beneath the eastern portion of the airport (which includes the location of former Fire Training Ground 1) is towards Dampier Creek. Groundwater beneath the western portion of the airport flows towards the Indian Ocean. (i) and (j) The findings of the investigation report tabled in response to part (c) indicate that PFAS impacts in groundwater are confined to localised areas beneath the airport. DWER has consulted the Department of Health, which advised that it is unlikely that any member of the public could be exposed to an amount of PFAS which would pose an adverse health risk. (k) No. Given the Department of Health’s advice, I am advised that DWER does not consider sampling of biota in marine areas necessary. (2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
Broome International Airport Pty Ltd engaged environmental consultants to undertake a detailed site investigation for PFAS, to address the site’s classification under the Act as possibly contaminated – investigation required . This report dated 5 March 2019, documents sample locations for soil, groundwater and sediment in site drainage, and analysis results [see tabled paper No. ]. (d) Water information in DWER’s Geographic Information System lists 58 groundwater bores located within approximately 1 kilometre of the airport boundary. The superficial groundwater in the Broome townsite is not used for drinking, and due to increasing salinity, its use for non-potable purposes is also decreasing. i. I table a figure which shows the locations of these bores. [see tabled paper No. ]. ii. DWER does not hold this information. Based on groundwater testing of PFAS at Broome International Airport to date, there is no evidence that groundwater containing PFAS at concentrations exceeding the recommended guidelines for non-potable use has moved beyond the airport boundary. (e) DWER has advised me that Broome International Airport is taking appropriate action to address PFAS contamination, in line with the site’s classification and requirements under the Act. (f) Yes. (i) The relevant data are contained in the report tabled in response to part (c). (ii) Not applicable (g) Approximately 30 metres . (h) and (h)(i) The majority of surface water drainage at the airport follows topography and flows from west to east and via open drainage to Dampier Creek. The general flow directions for groundwater beneath the airport are similar. Groundwater flow beneath the eastern portion of the airport (which includes the location of former Fire Training Ground 1) is towards Dampier Creek. Groundwater beneath the western portion of the airport flows towards the Indian Ocean. (i) and (j) The findings of the investigation report tabled in response to part (c) indicate that PFAS impacts in groundwater are confined to localised areas beneath the airport. DWER has consulted the Department of Health, which advised that it is unlikely that any member of the public could be exposed to an amount of PFAS which would pose an adverse health risk. (k) No. Given the Department of Health’s advice, I am advised that DWER does not consider sampling of biota in marine areas necessary. (2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
(d) Water information in DWER’s Geographic Information System lists 58 groundwater bores located within approximately 1 kilometre of the airport boundary. The superficial groundwater in the Broome townsite is not used for drinking, and due to increasing salinity, its use for non-potable purposes is also decreasing. i. I table a figure which shows the locations of these bores. [see tabled paper No. ]. ii. DWER does not hold this information. Based on groundwater testing of PFAS at Broome International Airport to date, there is no evidence that groundwater containing PFAS at concentrations exceeding the recommended guidelines for non-potable use has moved beyond the airport boundary. (e) DWER has advised me that Broome International Airport is taking appropriate action to address PFAS contamination, in line with the site’s classification and requirements under the Act. (f) Yes. (i) The relevant data are contained in the report tabled in response to part (c). (ii) Not applicable (g) Approximately 30 metres . (h) and (h)(i) The majority of surface water drainage at the airport follows topography and flows from west to east and via open drainage to Dampier Creek. The general flow directions for groundwater beneath the airport are similar. Groundwater flow beneath the eastern portion of the airport (which includes the location of former Fire Training Ground 1) is towards Dampier Creek. Groundwater beneath the western portion of the airport flows towards the Indian Ocean. (i) and (j) The findings of the investigation report tabled in response to part (c) indicate that PFAS impacts in groundwater are confined to localised areas beneath the airport. DWER has consulted the Department of Health, which advised that it is unlikely that any member of the public could be exposed to an amount of PFAS which would pose an adverse health risk. (k) No. Given the Department of Health’s advice, I am advised that DWER does not consider sampling of biota in marine areas necessary. (2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
(d) Water information in DWER’s Geographic Information System lists 58 groundwater bores located within approximately 1 kilometre of the airport boundary. The superficial groundwater in the Broome townsite is not used for drinking, and due to increasing salinity, its use for non-potable purposes is also decreasing. i. I table a figure which shows the locations of these bores. [see tabled paper No. ]. ii. DWER does not hold this information. Based on groundwater testing of PFAS at Broome International Airport to date, there is no evidence that groundwater containing PFAS at concentrations exceeding the recommended guidelines for non-potable use has moved beyond the airport boundary. (e) DWER has advised me that Broome International Airport is taking appropriate action to address PFAS contamination, in line with the site’s classification and requirements under the Act. (f) Yes. (i) The relevant data are contained in the report tabled in response to part (c). (ii) Not applicable (g) Approximately 30 metres . (h) and (h)(i) The majority of surface water drainage at the airport follows topography and flows from west to east and via open drainage to Dampier Creek. The general flow directions for groundwater beneath the airport are similar. Groundwater flow beneath the eastern portion of the airport (which includes the location of former Fire Training Ground 1) is towards Dampier Creek. Groundwater beneath the western portion of the airport flows towards the Indian Ocean. (i) and (j) The findings of the investigation report tabled in response to part (c) indicate that PFAS impacts in groundwater are confined to localised areas beneath the airport. DWER has consulted the Department of Health, which advised that it is unlikely that any member of the public could be exposed to an amount of PFAS which would pose an adverse health risk. (k) No. Given the Department of Health’s advice, I am advised that DWER does not consider sampling of biota in marine areas necessary. (2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
(f) Yes. (i) The relevant data are contained in the report tabled in response to part (c). (ii) Not applicable (g) Approximately 30 metres . (h) and (h)(i) The majority of surface water drainage at the airport follows topography and flows from west to east and via open drainage to Dampier Creek. The general flow directions for groundwater beneath the airport are similar. Groundwater flow beneath the eastern portion of the airport (which includes the location of former Fire Training Ground 1) is towards Dampier Creek. Groundwater beneath the western portion of the airport flows towards the Indian Ocean. (i) and (j) The findings of the investigation report tabled in response to part (c) indicate that PFAS impacts in groundwater are confined to localised areas beneath the airport. DWER has consulted the Department of Health, which advised that it is unlikely that any member of the public could be exposed to an amount of PFAS which would pose an adverse health risk. (k) No. Given the Department of Health’s advice, I am advised that DWER does not consider sampling of biota in marine areas necessary. (2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
(i) The relevant data are contained in the report tabled in response to part (c). (ii) Not applicable (g) Approximately 30 metres . (h) and (h)(i) The majority of surface water drainage at the airport follows topography and flows from west to east and via open drainage to Dampier Creek. The general flow directions for groundwater beneath the airport are similar. Groundwater flow beneath the eastern portion of the airport (which includes the location of former Fire Training Ground 1) is towards Dampier Creek. Groundwater beneath the western portion of the airport flows towards the Indian Ocean. (i) and (j) The findings of the investigation report tabled in response to part (c) indicate that PFAS impacts in groundwater are confined to localised areas beneath the airport. DWER has consulted the Department of Health, which advised that it is unlikely that any member of the public could be exposed to an amount of PFAS which would pose an adverse health risk. (k) No. Given the Department of Health’s advice, I am advised that DWER does not consider sampling of biota in marine areas necessary. (2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
(ii) Not applicable (g) Approximately 30 metres . (h) and (h)(i) The majority of surface water drainage at the airport follows topography and flows from west to east and via open drainage to Dampier Creek. The general flow directions for groundwater beneath the airport are similar. Groundwater flow beneath the eastern portion of the airport (which includes the location of former Fire Training Ground 1) is towards Dampier Creek. Groundwater beneath the western portion of the airport flows towards the Indian Ocean. (i) and (j) The findings of the investigation report tabled in response to part (c) indicate that PFAS impacts in groundwater are confined to localised areas beneath the airport. DWER has consulted the Department of Health, which advised that it is unlikely that any member of the public could be exposed to an amount of PFAS which would pose an adverse health risk. (k) No. Given the Department of Health’s advice, I am advised that DWER does not consider sampling of biota in marine areas necessary. (2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
(g) Approximately 30 metres . (h) and (h)(i) The majority of surface water drainage at the airport follows topography and flows from west to east and via open drainage to Dampier Creek. The general flow directions for groundwater beneath the airport are similar. Groundwater flow beneath the eastern portion of the airport (which includes the location of former Fire Training Ground 1) is towards Dampier Creek. Groundwater beneath the western portion of the airport flows towards the Indian Ocean. (i) and (j) The findings of the investigation report tabled in response to part (c) indicate that PFAS impacts in groundwater are confined to localised areas beneath the airport. DWER has consulted the Department of Health, which advised that it is unlikely that any member of the public could be exposed to an amount of PFAS which would pose an adverse health risk. (k) No. Given the Department of Health’s advice, I am advised that DWER does not consider sampling of biota in marine areas necessary. (2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
(g) Approximately 30 metres . (h) and (h)(i) The majority of surface water drainage at the airport follows topography and flows from west to east and via open drainage to Dampier Creek. The general flow directions for groundwater beneath the airport are similar. Groundwater flow beneath the eastern portion of the airport (which includes the location of former Fire Training Ground 1) is towards Dampier Creek. Groundwater beneath the western portion of the airport flows towards the Indian Ocean. (i) and (j) The findings of the investigation report tabled in response to part (c) indicate that PFAS impacts in groundwater are confined to localised areas beneath the airport. DWER has consulted the Department of Health, which advised that it is unlikely that any member of the public could be exposed to an amount of PFAS which would pose an adverse health risk. (k) No. Given the Department of Health’s advice, I am advised that DWER does not consider sampling of biota in marine areas necessary. (2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
(h) and (h)(i) The majority of surface water drainage at the airport follows topography and flows from west to east and via open drainage to Dampier Creek. The general flow directions for groundwater beneath the airport are similar. Groundwater flow beneath the eastern portion of the airport (which includes the location of former Fire Training Ground 1) is towards Dampier Creek. Groundwater beneath the western portion of the airport flows towards the Indian Ocean. (i) and (j) The findings of the investigation report tabled in response to part (c) indicate that PFAS impacts in groundwater are confined to localised areas beneath the airport. DWER has consulted the Department of Health, which advised that it is unlikely that any member of the public could be exposed to an amount of PFAS which would pose an adverse health risk. (k) No. Given the Department of Health’s advice, I am advised that DWER does not consider sampling of biota in marine areas necessary. (2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
(h) and (h)(i) The majority of surface water drainage at the airport follows topography and flows from west to east and via open drainage to Dampier Creek. The general flow directions for groundwater beneath the airport are similar. Groundwater flow beneath the eastern portion of the airport (which includes the location of former Fire Training Ground 1) is towards Dampier Creek. Groundwater beneath the western portion of the airport flows towards the Indian Ocean. (i) and (j) The findings of the investigation report tabled in response to part (c) indicate that PFAS impacts in groundwater are confined to localised areas beneath the airport. DWER has consulted the Department of Health, which advised that it is unlikely that any member of the public could be exposed to an amount of PFAS which would pose an adverse health risk. (k) No. Given the Department of Health’s advice, I am advised that DWER does not consider sampling of biota in marine areas necessary. (2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
(i) and (j) The findings of the investigation report tabled in response to part (c) indicate that PFAS impacts in groundwater are confined to localised areas beneath the airport. DWER has consulted the Department of Health, which advised that it is unlikely that any member of the public could be exposed to an amount of PFAS which would pose an adverse health risk. (k) No. Given the Department of Health’s advice, I am advised that DWER does not consider sampling of biota in marine areas necessary. (2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
(i) and (j) The findings of the investigation report tabled in response to part (c) indicate that PFAS impacts in groundwater are confined to localised areas beneath the airport. DWER has consulted the Department of Health, which advised that it is unlikely that any member of the public could be exposed to an amount of PFAS which would pose an adverse health risk. (k) No. Given the Department of Health’s advice, I am advised that DWER does not consider sampling of biota in marine areas necessary. (2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
The findings of the investigation report tabled in response to part (c) indicate that PFAS impacts in groundwater are confined to localised areas beneath the airport. DWER has consulted the Department of Health, which advised that it is unlikely that any member of the public could be exposed to an amount of PFAS which would pose an adverse health risk. (k) No. Given the Department of Health’s advice, I am advised that DWER does not consider sampling of biota in marine areas necessary. (2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
(k) No. Given the Department of Health’s advice, I am advised that DWER does not consider sampling of biota in marine areas necessary. (2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
(k) No. Given the Department of Health’s advice, I am advised that DWER does not consider sampling of biota in marine areas necessary. (2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
(2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
56 Walcott St, Broome WA 6725
In addition, there are five sites in the Kimberley which have been reported to the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER) under the Act on the basis of suspected PFAS contamination. Site investigations have not yet been carried out at these locations, so the presence of PFAS is not confirmed. These sites are listed in the following Table: Location Description 98 Fallon Rd, Fitzroy Crossing 6765 Fitzroy Crossing Volunteer Fire Station 129 Coolibah Dr, Kununurra 6743 Former Kununurra Volunteer Fire Station 8 Darcy St, Halls Creek 6770 Halls Creek Volunteer Emergency Services Unit 20 St Pauls Way, Wyndham 6740 Wyndham Volunteer Emergency Services Unit 35 Clarendon St, Derby 6728 Former Derby Volunteer Fire Station (c) (i) and (ii) Four locations within Broome International Airport have been identified as potential source areas with respect to PFAS: two locations where fire-fighting training activities have occurred, and two fuel storage depots. Broome International Airport Pty Ltd engaged environmental consultants to undertake a detailed site investigation for PFAS, to address the site’s classification under the Act as possibly contaminated – investigation required . This report dated 5 March 2019, documents sample locations for soil, groundwater and sediment in site drainage, and analysis results [see tabled paper No. ]. (d) Water information in DWER’s Geographic Information System lists 58 groundwater bores located within approximately 1 kilometre of the airport boundary. The superficial groundwater in the Broome townsite is not used for drinking, and due to increasing salinity, its use for non-potable purposes is also decreasing. i. I table a figure which shows the locations of these bores. [see tabled paper No. ]. ii. DWER does not hold this information. Based on groundwater testing of PFAS at Broome International Airport to date, there is no evidence that groundwater containing PFAS at concentrations exceeding the recommended guidelines for non-potable use has moved beyond the airport boundary. (e) DWER has advised me that Broome International Airport is taking appropriate action to address PFAS contamination, in line with the site’s classification and requirements under the Act. (f) Yes. (i) The relevant data are contained in the report tabled in response to part (c). (ii) Not applicable (g) Approximately 30 metres . (h) and (h)(i) The majority of surface water drainage at the airport follows topography and flows from west to east and via open drainage to Dampier Creek. The general flow directions for groundwater beneath the airport are similar. Groundwater flow beneath the eastern portion of the airport (which includes the location of former Fire Training Ground 1) is towards Dampier Creek. Groundwater beneath the western portion of the airport flows towards the Indian Ocean. (i) and (j) The findings of the investigation report tabled in response to part (c) indicate that PFAS impacts in groundwater are confined to localised areas beneath the airport. DWER has consulted the Department of Health, which advised that it is unlikely that any member of the public could be exposed to an amount of PFAS which would pose an adverse health risk. (k) No. Given the Department of Health’s advice, I am advised that DWER does not consider sampling of biota in marine areas necessary. (2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
Location Description 98 Fallon Rd, Fitzroy Crossing 6765 Fitzroy Crossing Volunteer Fire Station 129 Coolibah Dr, Kununurra 6743 Former Kununurra Volunteer Fire Station 8 Darcy St, Halls Creek 6770 Halls Creek Volunteer Emergency Services Unit 20 St Pauls Way, Wyndham 6740 Wyndham Volunteer Emergency Services Unit 35 Clarendon St, Derby 6728 Former Derby Volunteer Fire Station (c) (i) and (ii) Four locations within Broome International Airport have been identified as potential source areas with respect to PFAS: two locations where fire-fighting training activities have occurred, and two fuel storage depots. Broome International Airport Pty Ltd engaged environmental consultants to undertake a detailed site investigation for PFAS, to address the site’s classification under the Act as possibly contaminated – investigation required . This report dated 5 March 2019, documents sample locations for soil, groundwater and sediment in site drainage, and analysis results [see tabled paper No. ]. (d) Water information in DWER’s Geographic Information System lists 58 groundwater bores located within approximately 1 kilometre of the airport boundary. The superficial groundwater in the Broome townsite is not used for drinking, and due to increasing salinity, its use for non-potable purposes is also decreasing. i. I table a figure which shows the locations of these bores. [see tabled paper No. ]. ii. DWER does not hold this information. Based on groundwater testing of PFAS at Broome International Airport to date, there is no evidence that groundwater containing PFAS at concentrations exceeding the recommended guidelines for non-potable use has moved beyond the airport boundary. (e) DWER has advised me that Broome International Airport is taking appropriate action to address PFAS contamination, in line with the site’s classification and requirements under the Act. (f) Yes. (i) The relevant data are contained in the report tabled in response to part (c). (ii) Not applicable (g) Approximately 30 metres . (h) and (h)(i) The majority of surface water drainage at the airport follows topography and flows from west to east and via open drainage to Dampier Creek. The general flow directions for groundwater beneath the airport are similar. Groundwater flow beneath the eastern portion of the airport (which includes the location of former Fire Training Ground 1) is towards Dampier Creek. Groundwater beneath the western portion of the airport flows towards the Indian Ocean. (i) and (j) The findings of the investigation report tabled in response to part (c) indicate that PFAS impacts in groundwater are confined to localised areas beneath the airport. DWER has consulted the Department of Health, which advised that it is unlikely that any member of the public could be exposed to an amount of PFAS which would pose an adverse health risk. (k) No. Given the Department of Health’s advice, I am advised that DWER does not consider sampling of biota in marine areas necessary. (2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
(c) (i) and (ii) Four locations within Broome International Airport have been identified as potential source areas with respect to PFAS: two locations where fire-fighting training activities have occurred, and two fuel storage depots. Broome International Airport Pty Ltd engaged environmental consultants to undertake a detailed site investigation for PFAS, to address the site’s classification under the Act as possibly contaminated – investigation required . This report dated 5 March 2019, documents sample locations for soil, groundwater and sediment in site drainage, and analysis results [see tabled paper No. ]. (d) Water information in DWER’s Geographic Information System lists 58 groundwater bores located within approximately 1 kilometre of the airport boundary. The superficial groundwater in the Broome townsite is not used for drinking, and due to increasing salinity, its use for non-potable purposes is also decreasing. i. I table a figure which shows the locations of these bores. [see tabled paper No. ]. ii. DWER does not hold this information. Based on groundwater testing of PFAS at Broome International Airport to date, there is no evidence that groundwater containing PFAS at concentrations exceeding the recommended guidelines for non-potable use has moved beyond the airport boundary. (e) DWER has advised me that Broome International Airport is taking appropriate action to address PFAS contamination, in line with the site’s classification and requirements under the Act. (f) Yes. (i) The relevant data are contained in the report tabled in response to part (c). (ii) Not applicable (g) Approximately 30 metres . (h) and (h)(i) The majority of surface water drainage at the airport follows topography and flows from west to east and via open drainage to Dampier Creek. The general flow directions for groundwater beneath the airport are similar. Groundwater flow beneath the eastern portion of the airport (which includes the location of former Fire Training Ground 1) is towards Dampier Creek. Groundwater beneath the western portion of the airport flows towards the Indian Ocean. (i) and (j) The findings of the investigation report tabled in response to part (c) indicate that PFAS impacts in groundwater are confined to localised areas beneath the airport. DWER has consulted the Department of Health, which advised that it is unlikely that any member of the public could be exposed to an amount of PFAS which would pose an adverse health risk. (k) No. Given the Department of Health’s advice, I am advised that DWER does not consider sampling of biota in marine areas necessary. (2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
Four locations within Broome International Airport have been identified as potential source areas with respect to PFAS: two locations where fire-fighting training activities have occurred, and two fuel storage depots. Broome International Airport Pty Ltd engaged environmental consultants to undertake a detailed site investigation for PFAS, to address the site’s classification under the Act as possibly contaminated – investigation required . This report dated 5 March 2019, documents sample locations for soil, groundwater and sediment in site drainage, and analysis results [see tabled paper No. ]. (d) Water information in DWER’s Geographic Information System lists 58 groundwater bores located within approximately 1 kilometre of the airport boundary. The superficial groundwater in the Broome townsite is not used for drinking, and due to increasing salinity, its use for non-potable purposes is also decreasing. i. I table a figure which shows the locations of these bores. [see tabled paper No. ]. ii. DWER does not hold this information. Based on groundwater testing of PFAS at Broome International Airport to date, there is no evidence that groundwater containing PFAS at concentrations exceeding the recommended guidelines for non-potable use has moved beyond the airport boundary. (e) DWER has advised me that Broome International Airport is taking appropriate action to address PFAS contamination, in line with the site’s classification and requirements under the Act. (f) Yes. (i) The relevant data are contained in the report tabled in response to part (c). (ii) Not applicable (g) Approximately 30 metres . (h) and (h)(i) The majority of surface water drainage at the airport follows topography and flows from west to east and via open drainage to Dampier Creek. The general flow directions for groundwater beneath the airport are similar. Groundwater flow beneath the eastern portion of the airport (which includes the location of former Fire Training Ground 1) is towards Dampier Creek. Groundwater beneath the western portion of the airport flows towards the Indian Ocean. (i) and (j) The findings of the investigation report tabled in response to part (c) indicate that PFAS impacts in groundwater are confined to localised areas beneath the airport. DWER has consulted the Department of Health, which advised that it is unlikely that any member of the public could be exposed to an amount of PFAS which would pose an adverse health risk. (k) No. Given the Department of Health’s advice, I am advised that DWER does not consider sampling of biota in marine areas necessary. (2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
Broome International Airport Pty Ltd engaged environmental consultants to undertake a detailed site investigation for PFAS, to address the site’s classification under the Act as possibly contaminated – investigation required . This report dated 5 March 2019, documents sample locations for soil, groundwater and sediment in site drainage, and analysis results [see tabled paper No. ]. (d) Water information in DWER’s Geographic Information System lists 58 groundwater bores located within approximately 1 kilometre of the airport boundary. The superficial groundwater in the Broome townsite is not used for drinking, and due to increasing salinity, its use for non-potable purposes is also decreasing. i. I table a figure which shows the locations of these bores. [see tabled paper No. ]. ii. DWER does not hold this information. Based on groundwater testing of PFAS at Broome International Airport to date, there is no evidence that groundwater containing PFAS at concentrations exceeding the recommended guidelines for non-potable use has moved beyond the airport boundary. (e) DWER has advised me that Broome International Airport is taking appropriate action to address PFAS contamination, in line with the site’s classification and requirements under the Act. (f) Yes. (i) The relevant data are contained in the report tabled in response to part (c). (ii) Not applicable (g) Approximately 30 metres . (h) and (h)(i) The majority of surface water drainage at the airport follows topography and flows from west to east and via open drainage to Dampier Creek. The general flow directions for groundwater beneath the airport are similar. Groundwater flow beneath the eastern portion of the airport (which includes the location of former Fire Training Ground 1) is towards Dampier Creek. Groundwater beneath the western portion of the airport flows towards the Indian Ocean. (i) and (j) The findings of the investigation report tabled in response to part (c) indicate that PFAS impacts in groundwater are confined to localised areas beneath the airport. DWER has consulted the Department of Health, which advised that it is unlikely that any member of the public could be exposed to an amount of PFAS which would pose an adverse health risk. (k) No. Given the Department of Health’s advice, I am advised that DWER does not consider sampling of biota in marine areas necessary. (2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
(d) Water information in DWER’s Geographic Information System lists 58 groundwater bores located within approximately 1 kilometre of the airport boundary. The superficial groundwater in the Broome townsite is not used for drinking, and due to increasing salinity, its use for non-potable purposes is also decreasing. i. I table a figure which shows the locations of these bores. [see tabled paper No. ]. ii. DWER does not hold this information. Based on groundwater testing of PFAS at Broome International Airport to date, there is no evidence that groundwater containing PFAS at concentrations exceeding the recommended guidelines for non-potable use has moved beyond the airport boundary. (e) DWER has advised me that Broome International Airport is taking appropriate action to address PFAS contamination, in line with the site’s classification and requirements under the Act. (f) Yes. (i) The relevant data are contained in the report tabled in response to part (c). (ii) Not applicable (g) Approximately 30 metres . (h) and (h)(i) The majority of surface water drainage at the airport follows topography and flows from west to east and via open drainage to Dampier Creek. The general flow directions for groundwater beneath the airport are similar. Groundwater flow beneath the eastern portion of the airport (which includes the location of former Fire Training Ground 1) is towards Dampier Creek. Groundwater beneath the western portion of the airport flows towards the Indian Ocean. (i) and (j) The findings of the investigation report tabled in response to part (c) indicate that PFAS impacts in groundwater are confined to localised areas beneath the airport. DWER has consulted the Department of Health, which advised that it is unlikely that any member of the public could be exposed to an amount of PFAS which would pose an adverse health risk. (k) No. Given the Department of Health’s advice, I am advised that DWER does not consider sampling of biota in marine areas necessary. (2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
(d) Water information in DWER’s Geographic Information System lists 58 groundwater bores located within approximately 1 kilometre of the airport boundary. The superficial groundwater in the Broome townsite is not used for drinking, and due to increasing salinity, its use for non-potable purposes is also decreasing. i. I table a figure which shows the locations of these bores. [see tabled paper No. ]. ii. DWER does not hold this information. Based on groundwater testing of PFAS at Broome International Airport to date, there is no evidence that groundwater containing PFAS at concentrations exceeding the recommended guidelines for non-potable use has moved beyond the airport boundary. (e) DWER has advised me that Broome International Airport is taking appropriate action to address PFAS contamination, in line with the site’s classification and requirements under the Act. (f) Yes. (i) The relevant data are contained in the report tabled in response to part (c). (ii) Not applicable (g) Approximately 30 metres . (h) and (h)(i) The majority of surface water drainage at the airport follows topography and flows from west to east and via open drainage to Dampier Creek. The general flow directions for groundwater beneath the airport are similar. Groundwater flow beneath the eastern portion of the airport (which includes the location of former Fire Training Ground 1) is towards Dampier Creek. Groundwater beneath the western portion of the airport flows towards the Indian Ocean. (i) and (j) The findings of the investigation report tabled in response to part (c) indicate that PFAS impacts in groundwater are confined to localised areas beneath the airport. DWER has consulted the Department of Health, which advised that it is unlikely that any member of the public could be exposed to an amount of PFAS which would pose an adverse health risk. (k) No. Given the Department of Health’s advice, I am advised that DWER does not consider sampling of biota in marine areas necessary. (2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
(f) Yes. (i) The relevant data are contained in the report tabled in response to part (c). (ii) Not applicable (g) Approximately 30 metres . (h) and (h)(i) The majority of surface water drainage at the airport follows topography and flows from west to east and via open drainage to Dampier Creek. The general flow directions for groundwater beneath the airport are similar. Groundwater flow beneath the eastern portion of the airport (which includes the location of former Fire Training Ground 1) is towards Dampier Creek. Groundwater beneath the western portion of the airport flows towards the Indian Ocean. (i) and (j) The findings of the investigation report tabled in response to part (c) indicate that PFAS impacts in groundwater are confined to localised areas beneath the airport. DWER has consulted the Department of Health, which advised that it is unlikely that any member of the public could be exposed to an amount of PFAS which would pose an adverse health risk. (k) No. Given the Department of Health’s advice, I am advised that DWER does not consider sampling of biota in marine areas necessary. (2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
(i) The relevant data are contained in the report tabled in response to part (c). (ii) Not applicable (g) Approximately 30 metres . (h) and (h)(i) The majority of surface water drainage at the airport follows topography and flows from west to east and via open drainage to Dampier Creek. The general flow directions for groundwater beneath the airport are similar. Groundwater flow beneath the eastern portion of the airport (which includes the location of former Fire Training Ground 1) is towards Dampier Creek. Groundwater beneath the western portion of the airport flows towards the Indian Ocean. (i) and (j) The findings of the investigation report tabled in response to part (c) indicate that PFAS impacts in groundwater are confined to localised areas beneath the airport. DWER has consulted the Department of Health, which advised that it is unlikely that any member of the public could be exposed to an amount of PFAS which would pose an adverse health risk. (k) No. Given the Department of Health’s advice, I am advised that DWER does not consider sampling of biota in marine areas necessary. (2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
(ii) Not applicable (g) Approximately 30 metres . (h) and (h)(i) The majority of surface water drainage at the airport follows topography and flows from west to east and via open drainage to Dampier Creek. The general flow directions for groundwater beneath the airport are similar. Groundwater flow beneath the eastern portion of the airport (which includes the location of former Fire Training Ground 1) is towards Dampier Creek. Groundwater beneath the western portion of the airport flows towards the Indian Ocean. (i) and (j) The findings of the investigation report tabled in response to part (c) indicate that PFAS impacts in groundwater are confined to localised areas beneath the airport. DWER has consulted the Department of Health, which advised that it is unlikely that any member of the public could be exposed to an amount of PFAS which would pose an adverse health risk. (k) No. Given the Department of Health’s advice, I am advised that DWER does not consider sampling of biota in marine areas necessary. (2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
(g) Approximately 30 metres . (h) and (h)(i) The majority of surface water drainage at the airport follows topography and flows from west to east and via open drainage to Dampier Creek. The general flow directions for groundwater beneath the airport are similar. Groundwater flow beneath the eastern portion of the airport (which includes the location of former Fire Training Ground 1) is towards Dampier Creek. Groundwater beneath the western portion of the airport flows towards the Indian Ocean. (i) and (j) The findings of the investigation report tabled in response to part (c) indicate that PFAS impacts in groundwater are confined to localised areas beneath the airport. DWER has consulted the Department of Health, which advised that it is unlikely that any member of the public could be exposed to an amount of PFAS which would pose an adverse health risk. (k) No. Given the Department of Health’s advice, I am advised that DWER does not consider sampling of biota in marine areas necessary. (2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
(g) Approximately 30 metres . (h) and (h)(i) The majority of surface water drainage at the airport follows topography and flows from west to east and via open drainage to Dampier Creek. The general flow directions for groundwater beneath the airport are similar. Groundwater flow beneath the eastern portion of the airport (which includes the location of former Fire Training Ground 1) is towards Dampier Creek. Groundwater beneath the western portion of the airport flows towards the Indian Ocean. (i) and (j) The findings of the investigation report tabled in response to part (c) indicate that PFAS impacts in groundwater are confined to localised areas beneath the airport. DWER has consulted the Department of Health, which advised that it is unlikely that any member of the public could be exposed to an amount of PFAS which would pose an adverse health risk. (k) No. Given the Department of Health’s advice, I am advised that DWER does not consider sampling of biota in marine areas necessary. (2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
(h) and (h)(i) The majority of surface water drainage at the airport follows topography and flows from west to east and via open drainage to Dampier Creek. The general flow directions for groundwater beneath the airport are similar. Groundwater flow beneath the eastern portion of the airport (which includes the location of former Fire Training Ground 1) is towards Dampier Creek. Groundwater beneath the western portion of the airport flows towards the Indian Ocean. (i) and (j) The findings of the investigation report tabled in response to part (c) indicate that PFAS impacts in groundwater are confined to localised areas beneath the airport. DWER has consulted the Department of Health, which advised that it is unlikely that any member of the public could be exposed to an amount of PFAS which would pose an adverse health risk. (k) No. Given the Department of Health’s advice, I am advised that DWER does not consider sampling of biota in marine areas necessary. (2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
(h) and (h)(i) The majority of surface water drainage at the airport follows topography and flows from west to east and via open drainage to Dampier Creek. The general flow directions for groundwater beneath the airport are similar. Groundwater flow beneath the eastern portion of the airport (which includes the location of former Fire Training Ground 1) is towards Dampier Creek. Groundwater beneath the western portion of the airport flows towards the Indian Ocean. (i) and (j) The findings of the investigation report tabled in response to part (c) indicate that PFAS impacts in groundwater are confined to localised areas beneath the airport. DWER has consulted the Department of Health, which advised that it is unlikely that any member of the public could be exposed to an amount of PFAS which would pose an adverse health risk. (k) No. Given the Department of Health’s advice, I am advised that DWER does not consider sampling of biota in marine areas necessary. (2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
(i) and (j) The findings of the investigation report tabled in response to part (c) indicate that PFAS impacts in groundwater are confined to localised areas beneath the airport. DWER has consulted the Department of Health, which advised that it is unlikely that any member of the public could be exposed to an amount of PFAS which would pose an adverse health risk. (k) No. Given the Department of Health’s advice, I am advised that DWER does not consider sampling of biota in marine areas necessary. (2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
(i) and (j) The findings of the investigation report tabled in response to part (c) indicate that PFAS impacts in groundwater are confined to localised areas beneath the airport. DWER has consulted the Department of Health, which advised that it is unlikely that any member of the public could be exposed to an amount of PFAS which would pose an adverse health risk. (k) No. Given the Department of Health’s advice, I am advised that DWER does not consider sampling of biota in marine areas necessary. (2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
The findings of the investigation report tabled in response to part (c) indicate that PFAS impacts in groundwater are confined to localised areas beneath the airport. DWER has consulted the Department of Health, which advised that it is unlikely that any member of the public could be exposed to an amount of PFAS which would pose an adverse health risk. (k) No. Given the Department of Health’s advice, I am advised that DWER does not consider sampling of biota in marine areas necessary. (2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
(k) No. Given the Department of Health’s advice, I am advised that DWER does not consider sampling of biota in marine areas necessary. (2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
(k) No. Given the Department of Health’s advice, I am advised that DWER does not consider sampling of biota in marine areas necessary. (2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
(2) (a) and (b) In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
In total, 29 Esperance bores were tested, of which 20 were private irrigation bores that are used to water residential gardens.
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