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Beach alert
to receive advice when the water quality at local beaches may not be suitable for swimming. Beaches in Adelaide are safe and healthy for 98
Water quality
irrigation, livestock and aquaculture recreational uses (eg swimming or boating) and aesthetics (visual appearance and enjoyment). Our Aquatic
Bore water (groundwater) – It's best to test
in swimming pools or watering edible plants such as home grown vegetables. If you require any assistance interpreting the results, please call the EPA on (08
Around the home
and not into the drains or gutters. Similarly solid waste from cleaning animal enclosures must be disposed into general waste. Swimming pool filter backwash water
Businesses
detailing, mechanics, concrete cutting, swimming pool cleaning, garden maintenance or outdoor cleaning. However, because of where these activities
River Murray
, provides much of the state's irrigation and stock water, and is used for swimming, water skiing and other recreation activities. Managing water
Elizabeth
contaminated groundwater for drinking or cooking, and in showers, swimming pools and gardens (via ingestion, inhalation or through the skin). The contaminated groundwater is approximately 18–20 m below ground surface.
Marleston
, in showers, swimming pools and gardens (via ingestion, inhalation or through the skin). The contaminated groundwater is approximately 6-8metres
Understanding stormwater
. In coastal waters not only has the pollution affected aquatic life, reducing biodiversity, it may also cause the water to be unsafe for swimming and other
Glossary
, free-floating or weakly swimming animals that are difficult to see with the naked eye.