❓ Question regarding water quality testing of the 'Waterline' sculpture at Yagan Square before its opening, focusing on bacterial and lead contamination. The answer provides details of testing conducted and ongoing treatment.
AnsweredQoN 2648Legislative Assembly
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I refer to the "Waterline" sculpture at Yagan Square and ask: (a) Was the sculpture tested for bacterial contamination before the official opening: (i) If so, on what dates were the tests conducted, who by, at what cost, and what was the result of the tests; and (ii) If not, why not; (b) Was the sculpture tested for lead contamination before the official opening: (i) If so, on what dates were the tests conducted, at what cost, who by and what was the result of the tests; and (ii) If not, why not; (c) How regularly will the sculpture be tested for contamination; and (d) Is the water in the sculpture actively treated to prevent contamination: (i) If so, what is the treatment regime; and (ii) If not, why not?
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Answered
8 May 2018
Responded by
Minister for Transport; Planning; Lands
Response time
9 days
(a) Yes
(i) The interactive water play element (The Source within the upper playscape area) of the Waterline sculpture was tested for bacterial contamination on five separate occasions prior to the official opening. A combination of the City of Perth and the MRA’s Technical Operator undertook sample testing on 12, 15, 20, 26 and 27 February 2018 at a cost of approximately $550. All test results received were satisfactory e.g. within prescribed levels.
(ii) Not applicable
(b) Lead testing is not a requirement of the Permit to Operate issued by the Department of Health as the Waterline sculpture is not intended to be a drinking source. Lead testing of hose taps and drinking fountains was undertaken with satisfactory results received prior to opening.
(c) Water quality testing of The Source will be undertaken in accordance with the Department of Health issued Permit to Operate being:
(d) The Waterline water feature (including The Source) is constantly treated for contaminants through:
(i) The interactive water play element (The Source within the upper playscape area) of the Waterline sculpture was tested for bacterial contamination on five separate occasions prior to the official opening. A combination of the City of Perth and the MRA’s Technical Operator undertook sample testing on 12, 15, 20, 26 and 27 February 2018 at a cost of approximately $550. All test results received were satisfactory e.g. within prescribed levels.
(ii) Not applicable
(b) Lead testing is not a requirement of the Permit to Operate issued by the Department of Health as the Waterline sculpture is not intended to be a drinking source. Lead testing of hose taps and drinking fountains was undertaken with satisfactory results received prior to opening.
(c) Water quality testing of The Source will be undertaken in accordance with the Department of Health issued Permit to Operate being:
(d) The Waterline water feature (including The Source) is constantly treated for contaminants through:
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