❓ Hon Ken Travers asks about water testing conducted by the Water Corporation and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in response to concerns from Two Rocks residents regarding the wastewater treatment plant. Hon Peter Foss confirms testing occurred, details the types, locations, and frequency, and states no apparent pollution was found.
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(1) Has the Water Corporation and/or the Department of Environmental Protection undertaken tests in response to concerns raised by Two Rocks residents regarding malodours and other issues relating to the existing waste water treatment plant? (2) If yes, would the minister advise - (a) what types of tests were undertaken; (b) the location of the tests conducted; and (c) the frequency of the tests? Hon PETER FOSS
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Water Corporation has undertaken tests with the involvement of the DEP. (2) (a) Bacterial, conductivity and nutrient tests of groundwater and seawater; (b) ground water tests were undertaken between the waste water treatment plant and the shore, and the seawater tests were undertaken adjacent to the shore. (c) DEP-supervised tests were carried out on 17 May 2000. The results indicated that there was no apparent pollution of the groundwater on the beach or in the ocean relating to the treatment plant. The results were made public by the Water Corporation at a public meeting organised by the City of Wanneroo at Two Rocks on 23 May 2000 and attended by approximately 150 residents.
(2) If yes, would the minister advise - (a) what types of tests were undertaken; (b) the location of the tests conducted; and (c) the frequency of the tests? Hon PETER FOSS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Water Corporation has undertaken tests with the involvement of the DEP. (2) (a) Bacterial, conductivity and nutrient tests of groundwater and seawater; (b) ground water tests were undertaken between the waste water treatment plant and the shore, and the seawater tests were undertaken adjacent to the shore. (c) DEP-supervised tests were carried out on 17 May 2000. The results indicated that there was no apparent pollution of the groundwater on the beach or in the ocean relating to the treatment plant. The results were made public by the Water Corporation at a public meeting organised by the City of Wanneroo at Two Rocks on 23 May 2000 and attended by approximately 150 residents.
(a) what types of tests were undertaken; (b) the location of the tests conducted; and (c) the frequency of the tests? Hon PETER FOSS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Water Corporation has undertaken tests with the involvement of the DEP. (2) (a) Bacterial, conductivity and nutrient tests of groundwater and seawater; (b) ground water tests were undertaken between the waste water treatment plant and the shore, and the seawater tests were undertaken adjacent to the shore. (c) DEP-supervised tests were carried out on 17 May 2000. The results indicated that there was no apparent pollution of the groundwater on the beach or in the ocean relating to the treatment plant. The results were made public by the Water Corporation at a public meeting organised by the City of Wanneroo at Two Rocks on 23 May 2000 and attended by approximately 150 residents.
(b) the location of the tests conducted; and (c) the frequency of the tests? Hon PETER FOSS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Water Corporation has undertaken tests with the involvement of the DEP. (2) (a) Bacterial, conductivity and nutrient tests of groundwater and seawater; (b) ground water tests were undertaken between the waste water treatment plant and the shore, and the seawater tests were undertaken adjacent to the shore. (c) DEP-supervised tests were carried out on 17 May 2000. The results indicated that there was no apparent pollution of the groundwater on the beach or in the ocean relating to the treatment plant. The results were made public by the Water Corporation at a public meeting organised by the City of Wanneroo at Two Rocks on 23 May 2000 and attended by approximately 150 residents.
(c) the frequency of the tests? Hon PETER FOSS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Water Corporation has undertaken tests with the involvement of the DEP. (2) (a) Bacterial, conductivity and nutrient tests of groundwater and seawater; (b) ground water tests were undertaken between the waste water treatment plant and the shore, and the seawater tests were undertaken adjacent to the shore. (c) DEP-supervised tests were carried out on 17 May 2000. The results indicated that there was no apparent pollution of the groundwater on the beach or in the ocean relating to the treatment plant. The results were made public by the Water Corporation at a public meeting organised by the City of Wanneroo at Two Rocks on 23 May 2000 and attended by approximately 150 residents.
Hon PETER FOSS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Water Corporation has undertaken tests with the involvement of the DEP. (2) (a) Bacterial, conductivity and nutrient tests of groundwater and seawater; (b) ground water tests were undertaken between the waste water treatment plant and the shore, and the seawater tests were undertaken adjacent to the shore. (c) DEP-supervised tests were carried out on 17 May 2000. The results indicated that there was no apparent pollution of the groundwater on the beach or in the ocean relating to the treatment plant. The results were made public by the Water Corporation at a public meeting organised by the City of Wanneroo at Two Rocks on 23 May 2000 and attended by approximately 150 residents.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Water Corporation has undertaken tests with the involvement of the DEP. (2) (a) Bacterial, conductivity and nutrient tests of groundwater and seawater; (b) ground water tests were undertaken between the waste water treatment plant and the shore, and the seawater tests were undertaken adjacent to the shore. (c) DEP-supervised tests were carried out on 17 May 2000. The results indicated that there was no apparent pollution of the groundwater on the beach or in the ocean relating to the treatment plant. The results were made public by the Water Corporation at a public meeting organised by the City of Wanneroo at Two Rocks on 23 May 2000 and attended by approximately 150 residents.
(1) The Water Corporation has undertaken tests with the involvement of the DEP. (2) (a) Bacterial, conductivity and nutrient tests of groundwater and seawater; (b) ground water tests were undertaken between the waste water treatment plant and the shore, and the seawater tests were undertaken adjacent to the shore. (c) DEP-supervised tests were carried out on 17 May 2000. The results indicated that there was no apparent pollution of the groundwater on the beach or in the ocean relating to the treatment plant. The results were made public by the Water Corporation at a public meeting organised by the City of Wanneroo at Two Rocks on 23 May 2000 and attended by approximately 150 residents.
(2) (a) Bacterial, conductivity and nutrient tests of groundwater and seawater; (b) ground water tests were undertaken between the waste water treatment plant and the shore, and the seawater tests were undertaken adjacent to the shore. (c) DEP-supervised tests were carried out on 17 May 2000. The results indicated that there was no apparent pollution of the groundwater on the beach or in the ocean relating to the treatment plant. The results were made public by the Water Corporation at a public meeting organised by the City of Wanneroo at Two Rocks on 23 May 2000 and attended by approximately 150 residents.
(b) ground water tests were undertaken between the waste water treatment plant and the shore, and the seawater tests were undertaken adjacent to the shore. (c) DEP-supervised tests were carried out on 17 May 2000. The results indicated that there was no apparent pollution of the groundwater on the beach or in the ocean relating to the treatment plant. The results were made public by the Water Corporation at a public meeting organised by the City of Wanneroo at Two Rocks on 23 May 2000 and attended by approximately 150 residents.
(c) DEP-supervised tests were carried out on 17 May 2000. The results indicated that there was no apparent pollution of the groundwater on the beach or in the ocean relating to the treatment plant. The results were made public by the Water Corporation at a public meeting organised by the City of Wanneroo at Two Rocks on 23 May 2000 and attended by approximately 150 residents.
(2) If yes, would the minister advise - (a) what types of tests were undertaken; (b) the location of the tests conducted; and (c) the frequency of the tests? Hon PETER FOSS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Water Corporation has undertaken tests with the involvement of the DEP. (2) (a) Bacterial, conductivity and nutrient tests of groundwater and seawater; (b) ground water tests were undertaken between the waste water treatment plant and the shore, and the seawater tests were undertaken adjacent to the shore. (c) DEP-supervised tests were carried out on 17 May 2000. The results indicated that there was no apparent pollution of the groundwater on the beach or in the ocean relating to the treatment plant. The results were made public by the Water Corporation at a public meeting organised by the City of Wanneroo at Two Rocks on 23 May 2000 and attended by approximately 150 residents.
(a) what types of tests were undertaken; (b) the location of the tests conducted; and (c) the frequency of the tests? Hon PETER FOSS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Water Corporation has undertaken tests with the involvement of the DEP. (2) (a) Bacterial, conductivity and nutrient tests of groundwater and seawater; (b) ground water tests were undertaken between the waste water treatment plant and the shore, and the seawater tests were undertaken adjacent to the shore. (c) DEP-supervised tests were carried out on 17 May 2000. The results indicated that there was no apparent pollution of the groundwater on the beach or in the ocean relating to the treatment plant. The results were made public by the Water Corporation at a public meeting organised by the City of Wanneroo at Two Rocks on 23 May 2000 and attended by approximately 150 residents.
(b) the location of the tests conducted; and (c) the frequency of the tests? Hon PETER FOSS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Water Corporation has undertaken tests with the involvement of the DEP. (2) (a) Bacterial, conductivity and nutrient tests of groundwater and seawater; (b) ground water tests were undertaken between the waste water treatment plant and the shore, and the seawater tests were undertaken adjacent to the shore. (c) DEP-supervised tests were carried out on 17 May 2000. The results indicated that there was no apparent pollution of the groundwater on the beach or in the ocean relating to the treatment plant. The results were made public by the Water Corporation at a public meeting organised by the City of Wanneroo at Two Rocks on 23 May 2000 and attended by approximately 150 residents.
(c) the frequency of the tests? Hon PETER FOSS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Water Corporation has undertaken tests with the involvement of the DEP. (2) (a) Bacterial, conductivity and nutrient tests of groundwater and seawater; (b) ground water tests were undertaken between the waste water treatment plant and the shore, and the seawater tests were undertaken adjacent to the shore. (c) DEP-supervised tests were carried out on 17 May 2000. The results indicated that there was no apparent pollution of the groundwater on the beach or in the ocean relating to the treatment plant. The results were made public by the Water Corporation at a public meeting organised by the City of Wanneroo at Two Rocks on 23 May 2000 and attended by approximately 150 residents.
Hon PETER FOSS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Water Corporation has undertaken tests with the involvement of the DEP. (2) (a) Bacterial, conductivity and nutrient tests of groundwater and seawater; (b) ground water tests were undertaken between the waste water treatment plant and the shore, and the seawater tests were undertaken adjacent to the shore. (c) DEP-supervised tests were carried out on 17 May 2000. The results indicated that there was no apparent pollution of the groundwater on the beach or in the ocean relating to the treatment plant. The results were made public by the Water Corporation at a public meeting organised by the City of Wanneroo at Two Rocks on 23 May 2000 and attended by approximately 150 residents.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1) The Water Corporation has undertaken tests with the involvement of the DEP. (2) (a) Bacterial, conductivity and nutrient tests of groundwater and seawater; (b) ground water tests were undertaken between the waste water treatment plant and the shore, and the seawater tests were undertaken adjacent to the shore. (c) DEP-supervised tests were carried out on 17 May 2000. The results indicated that there was no apparent pollution of the groundwater on the beach or in the ocean relating to the treatment plant. The results were made public by the Water Corporation at a public meeting organised by the City of Wanneroo at Two Rocks on 23 May 2000 and attended by approximately 150 residents.
(1) The Water Corporation has undertaken tests with the involvement of the DEP. (2) (a) Bacterial, conductivity and nutrient tests of groundwater and seawater; (b) ground water tests were undertaken between the waste water treatment plant and the shore, and the seawater tests were undertaken adjacent to the shore. (c) DEP-supervised tests were carried out on 17 May 2000. The results indicated that there was no apparent pollution of the groundwater on the beach or in the ocean relating to the treatment plant. The results were made public by the Water Corporation at a public meeting organised by the City of Wanneroo at Two Rocks on 23 May 2000 and attended by approximately 150 residents.
(2) (a) Bacterial, conductivity and nutrient tests of groundwater and seawater; (b) ground water tests were undertaken between the waste water treatment plant and the shore, and the seawater tests were undertaken adjacent to the shore. (c) DEP-supervised tests were carried out on 17 May 2000. The results indicated that there was no apparent pollution of the groundwater on the beach or in the ocean relating to the treatment plant. The results were made public by the Water Corporation at a public meeting organised by the City of Wanneroo at Two Rocks on 23 May 2000 and attended by approximately 150 residents.
(b) ground water tests were undertaken between the waste water treatment plant and the shore, and the seawater tests were undertaken adjacent to the shore. (c) DEP-supervised tests were carried out on 17 May 2000. The results indicated that there was no apparent pollution of the groundwater on the beach or in the ocean relating to the treatment plant. The results were made public by the Water Corporation at a public meeting organised by the City of Wanneroo at Two Rocks on 23 May 2000 and attended by approximately 150 residents.
(c) DEP-supervised tests were carried out on 17 May 2000. The results indicated that there was no apparent pollution of the groundwater on the beach or in the ocean relating to the treatment plant. The results were made public by the Water Corporation at a public meeting organised by the City of Wanneroo at Two Rocks on 23 May 2000 and attended by approximately 150 residents.
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