The year is coming to a close, but EPA’s clean-up of Lemon Springs continues with waste from 29 of the 32 sites removed despite significant challenges including the weather. 

The significant rainfall in the area resulted in large volumes of water within the excavation sites. The onsite wastewater treatment plant has processed 1,800 kilolitres of contaminated water.

Eleven buried areas have been backfilled with soil that has been treated onsite.

Additional groundwater wells have been installed on the site in various locations to expand the monitoring network but testing still shows no contamination to the groundwater. EPA will keep the community updated with the results.

Excavation of acetylene cylinders is continuing, with more than 42,000 removed to date and contract negotiations are underway with the preferred supplier to dispose of the cylinders safely.

EPA is keen to hear from you, have your say and complete a short survey on the project here 

Staying informed

EPA’s website is the best place to visit to stay up to date – https://www.epa.vic.gov.au/for-community/incidents/illegal-dump-site-south-of-kaniva

Go to the website to view our latest progress video on the clean-up works

 

For further information and feedback:

If you know someone interested in receiving monthly Lemon Springs updates, they can email northwest.mailbox@epa.vic.gov.au to register

Reviewed 19 September 2023