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Page 1: DEPARTMENT INFRASTRUCTURE, Helping …...The effects of waste disposal on groundwater quality in Tasmania An overview of NHT funded project NLP13188 A. R. Ezzy DEPARTMENT INFRASTRUCTURE,

The effects of wastedisposal on groundwater

quality in Tasmania

The effects of wastedisposal on groundwater

quality in Tasmania

Tasmanian Geological

Survey Record 2002/17

NHT Funded Project

NLP 13188

Overview

Report

MINERAL RESOURCESTASMANIA

DEPARTMENTINFRASTRUCTURE,

ENERGY RESOURCES

of

and

Tasmania

NaturalHeritage

TrustHelp ing Communi t i e s

He lp ing Aus t ra l i a

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While every care has been taken in the preparation of this report, no warranty is given as to the correctness ofthe information and no liability is accepted for any statement or opinion or for any error or omission. No readershould act or fail to act on the basis of any material contained herein. Readers should consult professionaladvisers. As a result the Crown in Right of the State of Tasmania and its employees, contractors and agentsexpressly disclaim all and any liability (including all liability from or attributable to any negligent or wrongfulact or omission) to any persons whatsoever in respect of anything done or omitted to be done by any suchperson in reliance whether in whole or in part upon any of the material in this report.

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Executive Summary

In designing waste disposal sites the different types of waste to be accommodated must be considered, withdifferent designs being required for different waste streams. Historically, the risks of polluting groundwater, soil orair have rarely been considered when selecting sites and drawing up the engineering designs for Tasmanian wastedisposal activities (Gentizen, 1990a). Evidence of past sub-optimal practices was found during this study.

A project brief for this study is outlined in Appendix 1. An initial desktop study resulted in the identification of176 waste disposal sites around Tasmania. A list of information used to assess each site is outlined in Appendix 2(additional licensed and unlicensed sites may also exist). Of these sites, 126 were considered to be worth furtherinvestigation, with detailed investigations being made at ten of these sites. Detailed investigations were notundertaken at the majority of the sites identified by the initial study.

Ten site-specific reports, identifying hydrogeological settings and investigation results at the respective sites,were published. An additional site was investigated as a potential clay resource for compacted clay barriers and/orland restoration. Two supplementary reports outlined deeper groundwater systems in the vicinity of two initiallyinvestigated sites. All thirteen reports are listed in Appendix 3.

The storage and management infrastructure for waste appears to be the cause of groundwater pollution in thevicinity of two sewage lagoons (Bridport and Smithton) and five landfill sites (Scottsdale, Port Sorell, Port Latta,McRobies Gully and Chapel Street). Site specific issues affect the nature and extent of the contamination at each ofthese locations. Off-site discharges of polluted surface water were also identified at three of the landfill sites (PortSorell, Scottsdale and McRobies Gully). Within the selective hydrological systems investigated, several dissolvedmetals (lead, manganese, nickel and zinc) and non-metallic inorganic compounds (ammonia and nitrate) notablyexceeded the 95% protection level trigger values for toxicity in freshwater [Australian and New Zealand Guidelines forfresh and marine water quality (ANZECC AND ARMCANZ, 2000), Table 3.4.1]. An organophosphorus pesticide(Diazinon) significantly exceeded the guideline relevant 95% protection level trigger value in surface water at theScottsdale waste depot.

As some investigations have identified large volumes of saturated fill (e.g. McRobies Gully and Port Sorelllandfill sites), future research should include consideration of the shear parameters and density of geotechnicalwaste settings in historical landfills. Where a potential risk of slope failure in waste fill is identified, considerationshould be given to long-term stabilising elements such as additional capping, anchors or sealing layers anddrainage blankets. The provision of down-gradient buffer zones in council planning schemes should beinvestigated.

Recommendations to assist in the implementation of best practice environmental management at Tasmanianwaste disposal sites, and the management of associated ecological risks, are outlined in Section 4 of this report. Keyissues requiring attention include surface water controls and positioning fill material above the water table.Management options of existing plumes may vary significantly in approach and cost, from monitored naturalattenuation (MNA) to permeable treatment beds, and pump and treatment. Future engineering designed barriersystems (liners and capping) will require quality control measures at the planning stage, during installation, andon-going monitoring to verify the integrity of the infrastructure.

Tasmanian Geological Survey Record 2002/17 1

The effects of waste disposal ongroundwater quality in Tasmania

An overview of NHT funded projectNLP13188

A. R. Ezzy

DEPARTMENTINFRASTRUCTURE,

ENERGY RESOURCES

of

and

Tasmania

Mineral Resources Tasmania

Tasmanian Geological Survey

Record 2002/17

NaturalHeritage

TrustHelp in g Commu n i t i e s

He l p i ng Au s t r a l i a

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Section 1: Project Findings

Introduction

Key characteristics of Australia’s groundwaterresources have been described by Young and Evans(1998):

� it is a hidden resource and therefore its processes aredifficult to precisely identify;

� under most Australian conditions it is slow moving,with typical rates of movement of 0.1 to 1 metre peryear;

� it is broad scale from local processes (metres tokilometres) to regional processes (tens ofkilometres);

� natural contamination is common (e.g. nickel levelsabove guideline limits in basalts) and hence, thedefinition of what level of contamination isunacceptable is frequently difficult to define;

� diffuse pollutants do cumulate when multiple pointsources exist in an area; and

� most pollution is irreversible and subsequentlyrequires a conservation approach to management ofthe resource.

Pollution of groundwater by liquid or solid wastesfrom existing or proposed waste activities isconsidered to be an issue of great concern (Zezhong,1993). Small amounts of landfill leachate can pollutelarge amounts of groundwater, rendering the resourceunusable for domestic and many other purposes (Leeand Jones-Lee, 1996). A plume of pollutant is oftenpresent down-gradient from landfill sites. This plumecan be recognised by elevated chemical components inthe groundwater, which have been derived from theprogressive breakdown and leaching of the waste.Allen (1998) states that a dilute and disperse strategy,although currently out of favour, is more likely toachieve sustainability. A ‘bio-reactor’ approach tolandfills (increasing the rate of organic breakdown inthe waste) still requires further research in Australia(Yuen, 2001).

Sewage effluent treatment ponds contain a hydraulichead and if unlined can allow diffuse contamination ofgroundwater in surrounding soil and bedrock.Organic concentrations and microbiologicalcharacterist ics of the eff luent can causephysico-chemical changes in soil, as a result of thenutrient and pathogen levels in the groundwater(Dawes and Goonetilleke, 2001).

The general risk assessment method forgroundwater contamination is the application of the‘hazard— pathway—target’ model. Risk analysis,evaluation, migration, ecotoxicity and bio-availabilityare all essential elements within the model (Correll,2001) . A risk assessment of groundwater

contamination by waste disposal activities shouldinclude consideration of:

� Pollution point source(s) — waste composition,saturation level, hydraulic retention time andrelated water ecotoxicity.

� Transport pathways from the pollution pointsource(s) — preferred flow paths throughunconsolidated sedimentary and consolidatedfractured aquifers, existing surface water andman-made drainage systems, gas discharges to theatmosphere, and collection infrastructure to wastewater treatment plants.

� Contamination enrichment systems (traps/receptors) — bio-availability of down-gradienttransport contamination pathways.

Investigations undertaken as part of this project haveidentified processes currently used in Tasmania for theecological risk assessment of waste disposal activities(fig. 1). A scoping, screening and definitive ecologicalrisk assessment provides risk estimates and otherpertinent information to the risk manager andstakeholders. Each assessment has its own logic,determined by the types of information available andthe decisions to be made (Suter, 2000).

Thom (2001a) has identified that the economics oflandfilling in metropolitan Australia do not recoverthe expenditure costs and regulators should considerincineration facilities.

Summary abstracts fromprevious reports

Ten waste disposal sites, at various locations aroundTasmania (fig. 2), were examined in detail and reportsprepared. These reports detail the history of each site,management practices, hydrology, geology,investigation methods (including drilling), surfaceand groundwater chemistry, conceptualhydrogeological models, principal conclusions andrecommendations for further work. The abstracts ofthese site-specific investigations are below.

Smithton (Blue Ribbon) abattoir

Poor weather conditions prevented access for thedrilling of an appropriate number of boreholes toassess groundwater quality in the area of the SmithtonBlue Ribbon abattoir disposal sites. Only limited datawere collected at the site and extensive work is stillrequired to assess surface and groundwater qualityand related environmental implications.

Chapel and Jackson Street wastedepots, Glenorchy

The Chapel and Jackson Street waste depots landfillfootprints are located on Permian sedimentary

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Figure 1

Flow chart illustrating the existing processes for ecological risk assessment ofwaste disposal activities in Tasmania.

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Evaluation ofmanagement options

implemented Return tostart

User payssystem Federal

funds

Funding sources

Budget based onrisk assessment

Pro-active approachPositive politicalpublic relations

Beware not to increaseecological risk

Sub consultants

PoliticalPressure

Federal Law

State Law

Humanresources

Regulator

Assessment and Permitconditions based on above

Consultant documentation

Consultant

Tender

Legal entity

Responsibility

Cheapest available technologynarrowly avoiding prosecution

(CATNAP)

Availablefunds

FloraFauna

Humanhealth

Bio-availability

Management of ecological risk

Existing site specificecological risk

Dig and dump

Host landfill environmentalperformance

Permeable reactivebarriers (PRB)

Monitored NaturalAttenuation (MNA)

HumanResources

Short termlowest cost

Containment infrastructure

Drainage controls

Claycapping

Pump andtreat

Leachateponds

Public relationsrisk

Scope ofinvestigations

Review ofdocumentation

Financial risk

Financial, political andecological risk remain

ongoing issues

Ignore

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consolidated rocks and Jurassic dolerite, whichcontain heterogenous fractured bedrock aquifers.Groundwater at the toe of the Chapel Street landfillfootprint is elevated in chloride, ammonia, manganeseand total petroleum hydrocarbon fraction C10–C14.Migration rate will be related to the fracture widthswithin the aquifers. No evidence of majorgroundwater contamination was identified around theJackson Street landfill. Geophysical surveys haveidentified the extent of the Chapel Street waste depotand an area of partial clay capping. The saturationlevel of fill material within the Chapel Street landfillhas on-going risk management implications, relatingto stability and the local urban environment.

McRobies Gully waste depot, Hobart

The McRobies Gully waste depot is a landfill locatedin a valley close to the suburb of South Hobart. Datawere collected for the site, including the testing of 14groundwater bores within or adjacent to the landfill. Itwas found that water within the landfill containedsome contaminants at levels significantly greater thanbedrock water, but generally at the lower end of therange considered typical of operating landfills.Analysis of chemical signatures and water levelsindicated limited hydraulic connection between filland bedrock waters and generally only minor effectson groundwater quality.

A localised impact of high nitrate concentrations wasobserved in groundwater adjacent to the western gullyof the landfill. Surface water inflows to the fill appearcritical in the management of the site. Slope stability ofthe filled material and the associated level of risk wereidentified as issues requiring further investigation.

Port Latta waste depot

The Port Latta waste depot is a disposal site forgeneral and hazardous waste materials. The localgroundwater table slopes away from the site northtowards Bass Strait. The regolith profile and relatedengineering grades of the clay material effects rechargeto the fractured bedrock aquifer. Groundwater qualityin the area of the leachate ponds is degraded. On-goingmonitoring and changes in the engineering design (i.e.filling sequence, surface water controls and leachatepond infrastructure) are seen as high priorities at thesite.

Port Sorell waste depot

The Port Sorell waste depot was a disposal site forgeneral and industrial waste. The waste depot wasconverted to a waste transfer station in 1995. The localgroundwater table slopes towards the southeast. Thewaste fill has a hydraulic connection with the surfacewater drainage system. Clay-rich sediments appear tobe perching and/or storing water. Groundwater andsurface water quality are degraded around the site.Surface water management, capping of both landfills,

appropriate disposal of sediments contaminated byhydrocarbons, leachate management infrastructure,and protection of the public from contaminatedsurface and groundwater are all seen as high prioritiesat the site.

Scottsdale waste depot

The Scottsdale waste depot is an ‘open-gate’ disposalsite for general waste streams (including herbicide,pesticide and weedicide containers). The landfillfootprint is located on the Jetsonville aquifer, agroundwater resource of State significance. Somegroundwater and surface waters are degraded aroundthe site. Surface water management, capping of thelandfill, leachate management infrastructure, andprotection of the public from contaminated surfaceand groundwater are all seen as high priorities at thesite.

Bridport sewage lagoons

Groundwater was investigated in the area of theBridport sewage lagoons to determine if the lagoonswere affecting groundwater quality. The depth to thewater table and groundwater quality data indicate thatthere is a hydraulic connection between the lagoonsand the groundwater system. Groundwater qualitydown gradient is degraded compared to that upgradient of the lagoons. Further work is required toquantify the extent and nature of groundwaterdegradation.

Smithton sewage lagoons

Groundwater was investigated in the area of theSmithton sewage lagoons to determine if the lagoonswere affecting groundwater quality. Significantnitrogen-based groundwater contamination wasidentified in excess of guideline limits. Naturalattenuation processes appear to be occurring beneathadjacent farmland.

Stieglitz sewage lagoons

Groundwater was investigated in the area of theStieglitz sewage lagoons to determine if the lagoonswere affecting groundwater quality. The lagoons aresituated close to perched shallow water tables. Furtherinvestigations are required to refine thehydrogeological model of the site and preferredpathways of flow from groundwater moundingbeneath the lagoons.

Stanley sewage lagoons

Groundwater was investigated in the area of theStanley sewage lagoons to determine if the lagoonswere affecting groundwater quality. Nitrite and nitratewere detected at low concentrations in close proximityto the lagoons. The lagoons are located close to alandfill, which has the potential to affect groundwaterquality in the area of the lagoons.

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Figure 2

Location of ten waste disposal sites examined in detail

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Future site-specific investigations will undoubtedlyrefine the understanding of issues identified in theabove reports. Each site investigation report should bereviewed with respect to the identified local issues(including the spatial distribution of the factual data).When reviewing reports relating to fracturedhard-rock aquifers readers should note thatgroundwater monitoring in fractured rock is oftendifficult and considered virtually impossible to carryout reliably. The main problem is that flow occursthrough uneven rock fractures, and evenclosely-spaced boreholes may not intercept thefracture(s) that are principally responsible for thetransport of leachate (Lee and Jones-Lee, 1996).Reports on sites with regolith/unconsolidatedoverburden (mainly clay-bound soils with relativelylow conductivity values) illustrate that with suitablebore location (including a control bore) essentialinformation can be provided on shallow unconfinedaquifers.

Hydrogeological settings

Two ideal engineering design outcomes for localgroundwater hydraulic conditions are illustrated inFigure 3. Actual hydrogeological settings for wastedisposal activities around Tasmania vary considerablyfrom site to site. Some problematic similarities existbetween sites, which result in the degradation of waterquality in the local area. These common themesinclude:

� Recharge of waste fill via groundwater above thebasal height of the landfill (fig. 4a);

� Direct recharge of waste fills by up-gradient surfacewater;

� Rainfall infiltration due to inadequate capping ofthe waste site, which results in accelerated refusedegradation and leachate generation;

� Discharge of leachate from saturated waste fill intodown-gradient surface waterways; and

� Discharge of leachate from waste fills intogroundwater, via migration through sub-surfacematerials (fig. 4b).

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Leachate level in landfill

Leachate collection system

Leachate collection system

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Potentiometricsurface inaquifer

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Watertable

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Natural aquitard

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Downward flowfrom landfill

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Figure 3

Two conceptual hydrogeological settings for waste disposal activities.(a) Barrier design involving a leachate collection system, a natural clayey deposit and downward advective-diffuse

transport. (b) Barrier design involving a leachate collection system, a natural clayey deposit and upward advective anddownward diffusion (a hydraulic trap) (from Rowe et al., 1997).

Bedrock

Refuse

Groundwater flow

Water table

Figure 4a

Recharge of waste fill materials via groundwater abovethe basal height of the landfill (from Fetter, 1994).

Bedrock

Plume

Refuse

Water tableGroundwater flow

Figure 4b

Discharge of leachate from waste fills into groundwater,via migration through sub-surface materials

(from Fetter, 1994).

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High rainfall areas appear to have very activehydrogeological systems during winter months.Although dilution levels may be significantly highduring these times, it also most likely that the wintermonths represent the period of highest mass loadingtransport of contaminants within the local system.Figure 5 illustrates two landfill barrier designs withrespect to aquifer hydraulics within the localhydrogeological setting.

Water quality degradation associatedwith waste disposal activities

The following statements are based on the findingsof the Tasmanian site-specific reports undertaken aspart of this project. The identified contaminants havesimilar chemical signatures to those stated ininternationally published literature for sites in theUnited States of America (Fetter, 1994), Italy, Germanyand Canada (Rowe et al., 1997), and Australia (Hill etal., 2000).

Sewage lagoons

Migration of degraded water from sewage lagoonshas produced elevated levels of nitrogen-basedcontaminants in shallow groundwater at the Smithton,Stanley and Bridport sewage lagoons. Ammoniaconcentrations in the area of the Smithton lagoonsranged between 800 and 250 000 �g/L, exceeding the95% protection level trigger values for toxicity infreshwater (900 �g/L) and marine water (910 �g/L)[Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for fresh andmarine water quality (ANZECC AND ARMCANZ, 2000),Table 3.4.1]. Bicarbonate and chloride levels have also

been identified as potentially elevated in groundwateraround Tasmanian sewage lagoons. Themicrobiological characteristics of groundwater in closeproximity to lagoons were not measured. Theseparameters can provide an indication of the level ofmicrobiological contamination (pathogens), andshould be measured wherever possible at sewagelagoons.

Landfills

Ammonia, nitrate, iron, manganese, chloride andtotal petroleum hydrocarbon fractions are all primaryindications of water quality degradation associatedwith discharges of water from saturated waste fill.Other primary target parameters may be used toidentify surface and groundwater pollution wherelarge quantities of specific waste streams have beendisposed of in particular landfills (e.g. hazardous andmedical waste). Other contaminants may includephosphate, orthophosphate, calcium, magnesium,sodium, sulphate, copper, lead, nickel, zinc,organochlorine and organophosphorus pesticides.

The investigation reports compare the chemicalcompounds detected in the groundwater and surfacewaters to initial Tasmanian legislation limits andrecently published guideline values. These include theEnvironment Protection (Water Pollution) Regulations1974, emissions into inland water, Australian WaterQuality Guidelines for Fresh and Marine Water 1992, andthe Australian and New Zealand Guidelines for Fresh andMarine Water Quality, 2000. Values in the Australianand New Zealand guidelines for fresh and marinewater quality are dependent on the beneficial uses of

Tasmanian Geological Survey Record 2002/17 7

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(b)

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Aquifer

Hydrauliccontrollayer (HCL)

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Two landfill barrier designs with respect toaquifer hydraulics within the local

hydrogeological setting;

(a) A compacted clayey primary liner used inconjunction with a leachate collection system

and hydraulic control layer to create anatural hydraulic trap.

(b) A compacted clayey primary liner used inconjunction with an engineered hydrauliccontrol layer. A composite secondary liner(geomembrane and clayey liner) is used to

maintain the hydraulic trap(from Rowe et al., 1997).

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the water (e.g. drinking water and crop production)and potential toxicity levels for elevatedconcentrations of high risk compounds causingwater-based pollution.

The life cycle of a landfill (and related degradationphases of the organic waste over time) will control thephysical and chemical behaviour of the landfill(Cairney and Hobson, 1998). Swarbrick (2001)discusses in detail the five phases associated with thisprocess; these are:

(i) aerobic hydrolysis;

(ii) acidogenesis;

(iii) acetogenesis;

(iv) methanogenesis; and

(v) restoration.

Figure 6 shows the typical changes in landfill gascomposition with respect to these five phases of thelandfill life cycle. The decay process affects the rate ofwaste stabilisation, the potential for energy recovery,the quality of leachate and gases, and the destruction ofmany pathogens and some toxic organic compounds(Swarbrick, 2001).

Conservation of water resources in the area of wastedisposal activities should consider groundwater andsurface water as a single resource (Winter et al., 1998).In England and Wales groundwater protection policyhas been developed and confirmed in legislation tomanage ecological risks associated with wastedisposal activities (Marsland, 2000). The full extentand dimensions of water quality degradation may bedifficult to identify in complex multi-elementcontamination patterns (Beck and Harwood, 2000).

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Section 2: Tasmanian waste disposal sites thatmay potentially degrade groundwater quality

Identified landfill and sewage lagoons (potentialpoint and diffuse sources of pollution) are shown onthe map Vulnerability of Tasmanian groundwaterresources to pollution from waste disposal and sewagetreatment activities. Groundwater prospectivity,quality and the location of all known existing waterbore sites are also shown on the map.

In this study groundwater contamination wasidentified at 60% of the sites investigated. If thispercentage is extrapolated to the 176 sites identified bythe initial desktop study, potentially up to 100 wastedisposal sites may have contaminated groundwater inTasmania.

As a general rule, contamination of groundwaternear waste disposal sites is a result of the absence ofappropriate infrastructure to address site-specifichydrogeological conditions. The selection ofremediation technologies for the highest risk sites willdepend on benchmark targets set by regulators.Deleterious effects to the ecosystem duringremediation should also be considered (Adam andBlount, 2000).

Remediation actions for waste disposal sites areoutlined in the Rehabilitation/remediation section ofthis report.

Section 3: Future management of Tasmanian waste disposalsites and groundwater conservation — the way forward

Scoping the Problem

In Antarctica (Babicka et al., 2000) and Brazil (Diniz,1998) geographic information system (GIS) databaseshave been developed and are used to monitorgroundwater and surface water at potential pollutionsites. A geo-environmental database should bedeveloped for Tasmanian waste disposal sites, withthe aim of identifying polluting sites within localhydrogeological conditions. The database mustcontain information on major regionalhydrogeological aquifers and provide the essentialscientific basis for the assessment of the magnitudeand quality of these groundwater resources.

More intensive investigations and research are stillrequired to gather data on the characteristics of localaquitards and aquifers and the extent of fluid flow andpollution within these systems. Marino et al. (1998)identified remote sensing within a GIS format as auseful tool in the management of areas exposed totemporal water pollution events.

A geo-environmental database would also aid in thehazard and risk ranking of the sites. Assessment ofhealth and environmental risks of associated soil,groundwater, surface water and vapourcontamination may be required at various sites (Bauer,2000).

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Section 4: Project Recommendations

In the following recommendations, certaindocuments and statutory instruments are regarded asrepresenting minimum standards for the activitiesconcerned.

Australian Standards

� AS1726–1993; Geotechnical site investigations

� AS2368–1990; Test pumping of water wells

� AS/NZS5667–1998; Water quality – sampling

� Agriculture and Resource Management Council ofAustralia and New Zealand. Minimum constructionrequirements for water bores in Australia, 1997.

Statutory Instruments

� Environmental Management and Pollution Control Act1994

� Water Management Act 1999

Publications

� Environmental Protection Authority, VictoriaGroundwater Sampling Guidelines, 2000Siting, Design and Rehabilitation of Landfills, 2001

� ROWE, R. K.; QUIGLEY, R. M.; BOOKER, J. R. 1997.Clayey barrier systems for waste disposal facilities. E &FN Spon : London.

� HARRIS, J. A.; BIRCH, P.; PALMER, J. P. 1996. Landrestoration and reclamation: Principles and practice.Addison Wesley Longman : England.

Site investigations

Site selection

Key components for the siting of waste depots inTasmania were initially identified by Gentizen (1990b).Current available technologies now allow for a morecomprehensive assessment of waste disposal sites.

Initial consideration of the potential sites for a wastefacility should take into account geological,hydrogeological, geophysical, hydrological andgeomorphological information in a GIS format (Jewellet al., 1993), as well as community requirements(Whitehead, 2001; Proag and Kauppaymuthoo, 1998).

Sites should be selected based on good qualitypreliminary assessments carried out by suitablyqualified and experienced personnel. The assessmentsshould include:

� GIS desktop collation of all relevant data;

� geophysical information;

� preparation of topographic and geomorphologicalmaps of the site and surrounding area;

� development of a geological model, with fieldmapping carried out where necessary;

� assessment of the surface hydrogeological setting atthe site and in the surrounding area;

� assessment of the sub-surface hydrogeology;

� collation and interpretation of existing monitoringdata relevant to the above;

� preliminary field investigation of surface andsubsurface conditions and materials present at thesite and within its potential radius of influence; and

� risk assessment of the affects of the proposedactivities at the site on the surrounding environmentand resources.

This preliminary assessment should be carried out ata scale appropriate to the size of the site and itspresumed geological complexity (Dawes andGoonetilleke, 2001). Hatheway (1998) provides a SiteConceptual Geologic Model which includes:

� a design process for application of engineeringgeology to environmental mitigation projects;

� methods to meet the various design needs forenvironmental protection projects; and

� a design process for application of engineeringgeology to environmental compliance andrestoration (remediation) projects.

A conceptual model of the local geological andhydrogeological settings is required in order to fullyestablish the components, elements, actions and goalswithin a site conceptual geological model. Designneeds and engineering responses are importantoutcomes of the Hatheway (1998) model.

Assessment of materials at the site

Site-specific ground investigations are necessary totarget and identify the properties of materials presenton site and to assess the thickness of overburden in thesite area. Such investigations should involve somesubsurface investigation and be carried out by suitablyqualified and experienced personnel in accordancewith Australian Standard 1726–1993.

The minimum objectives of ground investigationsshould be to:

� confirm the thickness of overburden;

� obtain samples of overburden;

� determine relevant sub-surface hydrogeologicalparameters;

� carry out preliminary identification of aquifers andwater table(s); and

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� assess the thickness of the unsaturated zone at thesite.

The engineering properties of materials encounteredshould be tested according to relevant AustralianStandards, guidelines and other technical standards.Examples of properties to be determined include:

� moisture content;

� permeability (lateral and vertical);

� permeability (recompacted);

� shrink–swell characteristics; and

� shear strength.

Determination of the chemistry of the materialsencountered should also be considered at this stage(e.g. Emerson tests).

In certain locations, an assessment of the likely slopestability of the site may be necessary and shouldincorporate data derived from the investigation work.The risk assessment process outlined in the LandslideRisk Management Concepts and Guidelines (AustralianGeomechanics Society, 2000) should be followed whenassessing slope stability issues.

Surface water

The influences of at least the following must beconsidered:

� the location of the nearest drainage line(s) to the sitearea;

� the water quality in the site area and nearby watercourses;

� any information from any existing monitoringprogram; and

� any information with respect to historical records offlood events.

A monitoring regime to provide background datafor subsequent consideration should be established ifone does not already exist.

Consideration should also be given to themonitoring of local rainfall on a long-term basis.

Hydrogeology

The results of geophysical profiling can be extremelyuseful for choosing locations of (Hinze, 1990; Ezzy,1999) and/or logging boreholes to investigategroundwater conditions and is recommended as aninitial investigation tool (Howard, 1990; Daniels andKeys, 1990).

Sampling and in situ testing of each borehole shouldbe carried out in accordance with relevant AustralianStandards and guidelines, with regard to theconceptual model of the hydrogeology of the sitedeveloped from the desktop study information.

Installations for long-term groundwater monitoringshould be constructed in this phase of work, to allowfor the collection of sufficient baseline data (if agreenfields site).

In situ testing to establish key hydrogeologicalparameters for any aquifers present should also becarried out at this stage. The objectives of the testingshould be the determination of hydraulic conductivity(K), transmissivity (T) and storage coefficient/specificyield (S) of each aquifer (Domenico and Schwartz,1998; Kruseman et al., 1990). Care should be taken toensure that the drilling techniques employed willenable identification and testing of multi-layeredaquifer systems (Australian Drilling Industry TrainingCouncil, 1996). Consideration should be given to theuse of multiport piezometer systems or nested bores incomplex hydro-stratigraphical conditions (Driscoll,1986; Ezzy, 2002a).

Development of hydrogeologicalmodel

Following completion of the subsurfaceinvestigation and testing, a hydrogeological model ofeach site should be constructed. If the Site ConceptualGeologic Model approach of Hatheway (1998) has beenfollowed, the design and development of a numericalmodel should have greater reliability. Numericalmodels represent best practice, as they can be usedpredictively, and they allow the user to giveconsideration to the dispersion and chemistry of waterand leachate. Such models require accurate calibrationfrom high quality monitoring data, and design byexperienced personnel. As such, a degree of cautionshould always be used in model interpretation. If bothadvective-dispersive and diffusive transport exists(i.e. a double porosity matrix), models should considerboth domains (Leo, 2001). This mechanism of fluidflow most likely occurs in many Tasmanian fracturedaquifers within sedimentary rocks.

Key factors necessary for the development ofrepresentative models may include:

� aquifer type;

� details of water table/potentiometric surface;

� determination of boundary conditions andidentification of hydraulic connections;

� direction and rate of groundwater flow; and

� recharge/discharge parameters and understandingof surface–subsurface water interaction.

Correct identification and interpretation is essentialto develop a representative model.

Valley sites are likely to be problematic, especiallywhere high permeability colluvium overlies bedrockor underlies the proposed filling area. The presence ofa valley compounds catchment and diversion factors,

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as will complex fracture zones in consolidated rocks(Ezzy, 2002b).

Construction of a facility

By their nature, the construction of waste disposalfacilities is a progressive and repetitive process.Correct establishment of infrastructure should becarried out prior to further or additional construction.

General items to be considered include:

� the existing management of the site;

� catchment management of water resources;

� management of stormwater;

� liner design and construction;

� design and construction of leachate monitoringsystem;

� management of leachate;

� design and construction of groundwatermonitoring system; and

� construction of leachate holding ponds.

Existing site management

The methods of disposal and handling of wastesshould be examined in detail, and historical recordschecked. The waste streams present should also beexamined and tested if needed.

Catchment management

Infrastructure should be established to separate theactivities of the site from the natural water flowswithin the catchment. Primarily, this will involve theconstruction of infrastructure to deal with stormwaterand separate infrastructure to transport and manageleachate. Hydrology calculations should be made forthe up-gradient catchment and incorporated into thedesign of this infrastructure.

Stormwater management

The primary objective of appropriate managementof stormwater is to direct it away from the activitybeing carried out at the site. The nature of the measuresto be adopted will be site specific. This may involve theconstruction of lined cut-off drains around theperimeter of the site and, in certain situations,settlement ponds to remove solids and lower turbiditylevels.

Consideration should be given to piping sections ofthe stormwater drains to prevent slope instabilityproduced by infiltration.

Liner construction

The liner design and construction materials shouldreflect the types of waste involved at the facility. Linerdesigns will vary from site to site, but should be in

accordance with relevant standards and best practice(Siting, Design and Rehabilitation of Landfills, EPAVictoria, 2001) plus international research (Chiasson etal., 1998; Han, 1998; Leite et al., 1998). If a single claybarrier is proposed, the design should consider thelong-term effects of leachate on the liner (Jayasekeraand Mohajerani, 2001) and migration of pollutantsthrough the liner (Airey, 1993; Rowe et al., 1997).Erosion by rainfall prior to placement of the waste andlocalised subsidence of the substrata can cause linerdefects and produce leakage (Haselgrove and Earl,1993).

The suitability of lining and sub-base materials onand in the vicinity of the site should have beendetermined during the investigation phase. It ispossible that additional quantities of suitable materialsmay be encountered during preparation of the site.Any such deposit should be mapped and theproperties of the material determined during theconstruction phase.

Composite liner designs (Benson, 2001), includinggeo-synthetic clay liners (Phillips and Eberle, 2001),may be required for future Tasmanian waste disposalsites. A suitable construction quality assurance systemshould be used during construction of the designedliner system.

Leachate collection system

Design of the leachate collection system must becarried out according to the requirements of the site,using relevant Standards as a minimum. As notedabove, it may be necessary to consider the use ofmultiple-layer collection systems and leak detectionsystems (Benson, 2001).

The clogging of leachate collection systems isdependent on the flow rate, leachate chemistry and thenature of the drainage material (Rowe and VanGulck,2001). Maximum drainage potential into the pipingshould be provided by using a coarse gravel drainageblanket at the base of the fill. It is critical to ensure thatthe proposed collection system is suitable for allanticipated flows through the facility, and that it can becleaned and inspected as required (Rowe et al., 1997).

Management of leachate

Leachate derived from the activity should be treatedaccording to the stage of decay of the fill material andthe probable chemistry present. Due regard should begiven to the erection of protective safety barriers andsignage around leachate lagoons.

Leachate holding lagoons represent a significantecotoxicity risk and the design should be carried outwith care (Benson, 2001), their location to some extentbeing controlled by the overall design of the site andthe local thickness of the unsaturated zone. In selectingthe site for such lagoons care must be taken to ensurethat there will be no potential for connection betweenthe leachate and groundwater. The catchment size,

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retention time and degree of recirculation requiredmust be considered when determining the number,size and location of lagoons.

Due to the significant ecotoxicity risk of leachatelagoons, regulators should require that liners bedesigned to withstand the nature of the fluid withinthem. Leakage detection systems should beincorporated into the liner design (Cairney andHobson, 1998).

Monitoring boreholes should be installed both upand down hydraulic gradient of the lagoon sites, andsufficiently early enough in the construction period toallow for the collection of representative baseline databefore the lagoons are used (Bagchi, 1994).

Landfill gas collection system

A suitable system must be designed and constructedfor the release of gas derived from decomposition ofthe fill material. This should be regularly maintainedduring the life of the facility and the gas either flaredoff or directed to other uses. On combustion methaneconverts into carbon dioxide, approximately twentytimes less potent than methane in terms of globalwarming potential (Linich, 2001).

Monitoring of groundwater,surface water and gas vapour

An integral part of all monitoring is to ensure thatbaseline site characteristics can be compared toconditions in the waste disposal area (Rosin andAvalle, 1993).

Jewell et al. (1993) outlined field techniques whichcan be used for investigation and monitoring of soil,groundwater and vapour at former industrial or wastedisposal sites . Leachate, surface water andgroundwater monitoring procedures should follow asimilar methodology to that given in Bagchi (1994).Cairney and Hobson (1998) provided a comprehensivedescription of monitoring equipment and observationnetworks required for monitoring landfill gasvapours. Isotope tracers can be used for quality controlin pollution monitoring systems for landfill sites(Pellegrini et al., 1998).

Statistical analysis of monitoring data should beundertaken to confirm the percentage value of theUpper Confidence Level (UCL). A standard of 95%UCLmean is considered appropriate for pollutionmonitoring (Hitchcock and Tuyl, 2001). The digitalstructural format for the storage of monitoring datashould consider spatial and/or temporalauto-correlation, natural heterogeneity, measurementerrors, small sample sizes and simultaneous existenceof different types of data (Abbaspour et al., 1998;Adams et al., 2001).

Rehabilitation/remediation

The rehabilitation of waste disposal sites forhigh-value development is increasingly required,especially close to urban areas where demand is high(O’Neill et al., 2000). The three stages of theremediation process include site assessment, strategydevelopment and implementation (Swane et al., 1993).Issues to consider during the process include landfillgas, leachate, pollution, geotechnical, groundwater,planning approval and community perception. Theenhanced remediation strategy undertaken at theHomebush Bay Olympic site (Laginestra and Hughes,2000) demonstrated the environmental and economicbenefits of such a process.

Site assessment

Identification of the nature andextent of contamination

Non-intrusive geophysical techniques provide veryuseful information for the assessment of wastedisposal sites. Measurements of small changes ingravity over a given area can be used to identifydensity variations within the fill, the horizontal andvertical extent of fill, and layering within the fill(Roberts et al., 1990a). By combining gravity andmagnetic methods, an interpretation may be made onthe extent of the landfill material and associated ironcontent (Hinze et al., 1990; Roberts et al., 1990b).Geophysical terrain conductivity mapping has beensuccessfully used in Brazil to locate water tables andclay stratum in the proximity of landfi l ls(Monier-Williams et al . , 1990). Time-domainelectromagnetic sounding is a proven tool inidentifying environmental groundwater problemsrelated to waste disposal sites (Hoekstra and Blohm,1990) . Various geophysical techniques forenvironmental investigations are outlined by Williamsand Links (2001), who identified ground conductivity(EM), magnetics and gravity as the most appropriatetechniques for identifying the extent of groundwatercontamination associated with landfills.

The results of chemical monitoring over the life of thefacility should be examined and any potentialcontaminants identified. Based on a review of allavailable data (geotechnical , historical andenvironmental), consideration should be given to thedrilling of further boreholes to check for the spread ofcontaminant plumes in areas identified as high-riskzones. The likely quantity and quality of contaminantsto manage should be estimated, with samplingaccording to Australian Standard 2368-1990 andAS/NZS 5667.11:1998. Calculation of thecontaminants should be based on Darcy’s law,calculation from mass outflow rates in thegroundwater below the site, or by a solution of thewater balance equation (Entenmann and Rappert,1998).

Inorganic and easily biodegradable organic mattercan build up significant concentrations and minerals in

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fine-grained soils that can selectively plug soils underwaste disposal sites (Islam and Singhal, 2001). Thismay complicate the site assessment and leakagedetection should focus on piezometric head, inducedelectric potential and temperature differentials(Haselgrove and Earl, 1993). This will require drillingwaste fill at landfill sites.

Stability and subsidence of fill material

Practitioners undertaking slope stability analyses oflandfills should take into account that waste, coversoils and engineered infrastructure (e.g. clay liners andcapping) have completely different shear stress-strainproperties. Spreading at the base of waste deposits anddifferential settlement may detrimentally affect liners,drainage systems and capping (Brandl, 2001). Shearstrength parameters of waste fill appear to bedependent on deformation, and waste well into thefourth stage of degradation (methanogenesis) may besusceptible to secondary compression (Vilar et al.,1998).

Hausmann et al. (1993) have identified techniquesand infrastructure available to improve bearingcapacity, slope stability and volume stability. Thesetechniques include:

� mechanical compaction;

� drainage;

� dewatering;

� consolidation;

� stabilisation with admixtures;

� construction of impermeable barriers with clay andsynthetic liners;

� slurry walls;

� grouting; and

� deep mixing.

Strategy development andimplementation

Management options for groundwater pollution

The application and limitations of isolation, coveringand removal techniques should be considered when aremediation strategy is developed (Harris et al., 1996).Remediation can be either passive or active. Passiveremediation is also known as Monitored NaturalAttenuation (MNA) (fig. 7). MNA can attenuatecommon environmental contaminates and is acost-effective way of improving barrier performance(Richards and Bouazza, 2001). Soil composition andsurface properties (strongly influenced by the soilorigin) contribute significantly to the attenuationcapability of the soil (Yong et al., 1998). Depending onthe time it takes for leachate to reach the aquifer, MNA

may attenuate undesirable components of the leachateand reduce its impact (Depountis et al., 1998).

Active remediation involves additionalinfrastructure and high expenditure, with theapplication of numerical models normally used toverify results (Clement and Gautam, 2001). Solutionsto sub-surface gaseous contaminants should also beincluded in a remediation strategy (Cairney andHobson, 1998; Starke, 2001).

Grouting may be injected beneath the waste to repairleaks in liners (Osborne and Haselgrove, 1993) and/orprevent groundwater inflow (fig. 8). Slurry walls arelow-permeability barriers emplaced in the subsurface.They confine contaminants by removing the potentialfor flow through the source (fig. 9). Up-gradientpumping may also prevent interaction with the wastematerials (fig. 10). Up-gradient pumping may also becombined with the pump and treat approach (fig. 11).

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Solid Waste

Clay soil

Water table

Compacted clay cap

Leachate in vadose zone

Attenuated leachate plume in groundwater

Figure 7

Natural attenuation of landfill leachate(from Fetter, 1994).

Groutedmaterial

Bedrock

Water table

Refuse

Figure 8

Application of grouting in the remediation of landfills(from Fetter, 1994).

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Figure 9

Application of slurry walls in the remediation of landfills(from Fetter, 1994).

Figure 10

Application of up-gradient pumping in the remediation oflandfills (from Fetter, 1994).

Bedrock

Refuse

Water table

To pump

Bedrock

Refuse

Slurrywall

Water table

Bedrock

Plume

Refuse

Water t abl e

Porous soil

RecycleNutrients

Oxygen

Injection well

Bedrock

Refuse

Groundwater todischarge

Groundwater todischarge

Plume Water table

Figure 11

Combining up-gradient pumping and pump and treat applications in the remediation of landfills(from Fetter, 1994).

Figure 12

Application of the injection–recovery system for the remediation of landfills(from Fetter, 1994).

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This combined method of applications can also bevaried where the up-gradient bore becomes aninjection well for recycled polluted water pumpedfrom a down-gradient bore, i.e. injection–recoverysystem (fig. 12). The efficiency of permeable treatmentbeds (fig. 13) is highly dependent on the nature of thematerial used in the bed (Li and Li, 1998). Pump andtreat applications should focus on mass removal andbe aware of potential impacts causing hydraulicchanges within the local groundwater system(Domenico and Schwartz, 1998).

Wetlands for the treatment of leachate offer a costeffective and environmentally sound technique totreat and dispose of landfill leachate. Construction andoperation of a new wetland system requires aninterdisciplinary effort including geologists, engineersand wildlife scientists (Mathewson and Mathewson,1998).

It may not be possible to produce a conventionalclose-out solution for some facilities, in which caseconsideration should be given to removal of thematerial to an alternative facility, if remediation is notlikely to be possible or cost effective (Cairney andHobson, 1998).

Capping to prevent infiltration andconsequent pollution

The selection of a capping design should take intoaccount the nature of the fill material and the likelyfuture risk to resources and the environment.Composite barriers and water balance covers(mono-layers) perform admirably in the field (Benson,2001).

Compacted clay, high-density poly-ethane (HDPE),geosynthetic liners (GSL) (Kudrna et al., 1998) and fine

sand capillary barriers (Vangpaisal and Bouazza, 2001)may be utilised for the capping of waste. Thecombination of any of the above in a composite liner isconsidered appropriate for sites identified as having ahigh ecological risk (Rowe et al., 1997; Benson, 2001).

The design of mono-layer covers should consider thesoil material properties, sequencing and the use ofvegetative cover (Weeks, 1993) . Detailedrecommendations for the design aspects of mono-layercovers are given in Jones et al. (2001).

Revegetation

Certain plants (i.e. shallow root species) are moresuitable for preservation of the capping integrity thanothers and should be used as part of the rehabilitationscheme for any facility. Basic planting requirementsneed to be considered and include sun light forphotosynthesis, anchorage in the ground, plus theavailability of water, oxygen and nutrients (Cairney,1998). The aim of the revegetation should be theestablishment, management and maintenance ofself-sustaining vegetation (Harris et al., 1996).

Construction on reclaimed landfill sites

Construction on landfill is generally avoidedbecause of the difficulties with settlement, stability andenvironmental issues (Thom, 2001b). Particularattention must be given to settlement and bearingcapacity, landfill gas migration (Bouazza andKavazanjian, 2001), and corrosion protection forstructures built on landfills (Phillips et al., 1993).Modelling of the future degradation of the waste mayaid in the design of structures on waste fills (Chun andJang, 2001).

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Bedrock

Permeable treatment bed

Plume

RefuseWater table

Groundwater flow

Figure 13

Application of permeable treatment beds in the remediation of landfills(from Fetter, 1994).

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Section 5: Discussion and Principal Conclusions

Discussion

A geo-environmental database is required for Tasmanian waste disposal sites. The integrity of the database willrely strongly on the detail and scale of the input data. Funding is required to gather data from existing sources andnew data from the field, plus interpret the information within the database structure.

Further investigations are required at identified contaminated sites and strategies should be formulated for theremediation of these sites.

Emission-offset, tradeable emission-right and polluter-pays systems to control groundwater pollution wereidentified by Young and Evans (1998). The polluter-pays system identifies the surrogate indicator of pollution loadto be levied and reduces the levy with decreasing levels of pollution over time. Funds from a pollution levy could beused to investigate and manage contaminated sites.

Principal conclusions

This project has identified that some problems exist with respect to waste disposal and water qualitymanagement in Tasmania. Contaminants may effect the ecosystem and other receptors. Source zones may beproblematic. Further investigations are required to quantify the extent and nature of the problems on a statewidescale. Investigation and monitoring strategies are required to assess trends of contamination, related impacts andthe effectiveness of remediation measures.

Progressive solutions to minimise ecological risks should be implemented for high-risk sites. Compared to othertechniques, monitored natural attenuation may be the most appropriate method for managing low risk sites.

It is suggested that the Tasmanian Government use a conservation approach for the protection and managementof Tasmanian groundwater resources (Water Management Act 1999 and the State Policy on Water Quality Management1997).

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APPENDIX 1

Project Brief

The following project brief is provided to give an understanding of the management of the scope, objectives andfinal outputs of the project.

Project Description Investigation of groundwater resource degradation associated with waste disposalpractices within Tasmania, Australia.

Purpose Examine the effects of waste disposal on groundwater quality within Tasmania andprovide information to stakeholders that will assist to protect groundwater resources inthe area of waste disposal activities. Using selective groundwater system parameters,identify sites where groundwater resources are most likely to be degraded.

Business Benefits � Reduced environmental health risk to the general public.

� Better understanding of potential pollution pathways.

� Greater consideration of geotechnical criteria in regard to existing ongoingmanagement and the location (plus construction) of future waste disposal sites.

� Assist State Government in the regulation of waste disposal activities.

Objectives � Inspection of all relative activities.

� Discussion of sites with key stakeholders.

� Completion of study site classification list.

� Undertake northwest, northeast and southeast drilling programs.

� Sample all boreholes for groundwater quality.

� Pump test selective boreholes.

� Compile all site-specific factual data into geotechnical reports.

� Summarise all project work into a final report.

Scope � Project is to be undertaken by a project officer, supervised by a project manager andoverseen by a Steering Committee.

� Locate all known past and present waste disposal sites in Tasmania.

� Interaction with local government and private industry managers of waste disposalsites.

� Project consists of fieldwork, laboratory analyses and the completion of reports.

� The project is to be completed over a 2½ year period.

Major Deliverables � Geotechnical reports relating to specific waste disposal sites.

� Final report including project recommendations to minimise environmental risksassociated with waste disposal activities.

� Move towards Best Practice Environmental Management of waste disposal sites inTasmania.

Risks � Access to past historical information on selective sites.

� Limited access to sites for drilling.

� Human health issues exist during the drilling of boreholes through waste fillmaterials.

� Damage to infrastructure related to underground services within the study sitesfootprints.

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Project Governance

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Steering committeeChairperson – Ms Carol Bacon (MRT); Project Manager – Mr Ric

Donaldson/Mr Adrian Waite (MRT); Project Officer – Mr Andrew Ezzy

(MRT); Committee members – Mr Floyd Browne/Ms Carinda Rue

(DPIWE); Ms Meredith Roodenrys (TFGA); Dr David Leaman (Leaman

Geophysics); Mr Evan Boardman (LGAT).

Project SponsorsNHT/MRT

Project ManagerMr Ric Donaldson/

Mr Adrian Waite (MRT)

MRT drillersMr Shane Heawood/

Mr Michael Jacobson (MRT)

Business ManagerMs Carol Bacon (MRT)

Project OfficerMr Andrew Ezzy (MRT)

Quality ConsultingDr David Leaman

Leaman Geophysics

Reference GroupProfessor David Bell (NewZealand) – Peer Reviewer

Consultants/3rd PartiesKMR Drilling Pty Ltd

T. O. Bresnehan Pty Ltd

AdministrationMr Matthew Fitzgerald (MRTCorporate Services – Finance);

Ms Bronwyn Bird/Ms JanetRichardson (MRT – Records)

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APPENDIX 2

Initial desktop study sites

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2002

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wah

clo

sed

was

ted

epo

t

3034

0054

6490

0C

lose

dap

pro

x.

1995

Nil

Qu

ater

nar

ysa

nd

dep

osi

tsQ

uat

ern

ary

mat

eria

lo

ver

bed

rock

Qu

ater

nar

yaq

uif

er11

00N

ilN

ilM

etal

s,h

yd

roca

rbo

ns

and

nu

trie

nts

Sol

idw

aste

disp

osal

site

sC

ircu

lar

Hea

dM

awb

ann

acl

ose

dw

aste

dep

ot

TB

DT

BD

Clo

sed

app

rox

.19

95N

ilC

amb

rian

sed

imen

tary

rock

s(C

ow

rie

Sil

tsto

ne)

TB

DF

ract

ure

dC

amb

rian

aqu

ifer

1110

Nil

Nil

Met

als,

hy

dro

carb

on

san

dn

utr

ien

ts

Sol

idw

aste

disp

osal

site

sC

ircu

lar

Hea

dT

og

ari

clo

sed

was

ted

epo

t32

1500

5462

150

Clo

sed

app

rox

.19

95N

ilQ

uat

ern

ary

san

dd

epo

sits

Qu

ater

nar

ym

ater

ial

ov

erb

edro

ckQ

uat

ern

ary

aqu

ifer

1180

Nil

Nil

Met

als,

hy

dro

carb

on

san

dn

utr

ien

ts

Tas

man

ian

Geo

logi

cal

Su

rvey

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ord

2002

/17

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nci

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icip

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tyS

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loca

tio

nA

MG

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ing

AM

GN

ort

hin

gH

isto

rica

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sues

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gin

eeri

ng

desi

gn

ed

infr

ast

ruct

ure

for

BP

EM

Lit

ho

log

ies

Str

uct

ura

lg

eo

log

ical

sett

ing

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dro

geo

log

ical

sett

ing

Ap

pro

xim

ate

loca

lan

nu

al

rain

fall

(mm

)

Kn

ow

nn

um

ber

of

curr

en

tly

inst

all

ed

bo

res

(No

vem

ber

1999)

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ow

ng

rou

nd

wate

ran

d/o

ro

ffsi

tesu

rface

wate

rp

oll

uta

nts

Po

ten

tial

gro

un

dw

ate

ran

d/o

ro

ffsi

tesu

rface

wate

rp

oll

uta

nts

Sol

idw

aste

disp

osal

site

sC

ircu

lar

Hea

dS

mit

hto

nD

uck

Riv

erh

isto

rica

lw

aste

dep

ot

3415

0054

7690

0N

ilC

lay

cap

pin

gQ

uat

ern

ary

allu

viu

mQ

uat

ern

ary

mat

eria

lo

ver

bed

rock

Qu

ater

nar

yaq

uif

ern

ext

toth

eD

uck

Riv

er10

90N

ilN

ilM

etal

s,h

yd

roca

rbo

ns

and

nu

trie

nts

Sol

idw

aste

disp

osal

site

sC

ircu

lar

Hea

dS

mit

hto

ncl

ose

dw

aste

dep

ot,

Mo

nta

gu

Rd

3393

0054

7865

0C

lose

dap

pro

x.

1995

Cap

pin

gQ

uat

ern

ary

win

db

low

nsa

nd

dep

osi

tsQ

uat

ern

ary

mat

eria

lo

ver

bed

rock

Qu

ater

nar

yaq

uif

er10

90N

ilN

ilM

etal

s,h

yd

roca

rbo

ns

and

nu

trie

nts

Sol

idw

aste

disp

osal

site

sC

ircu

lar

Hea

dS

tan

ley

clo

sed

was

ted

epo

t35

2800

5480

950

Nil

Nil

Qu

ater

nar

yw

ind

blo

wn

san

dd

epo

sits

Qu

ater

nar

ym

ater

ial

ov

erb

edro

ckQ

uat

ern

ary

aqu

ifer

950

Nil

Nil

Met

als,

hy

dro

carb

on

san

dn

utr

ien

ts

Sol

idw

aste

disp

osal

site

sC

lare

nce

Lau

der

dal

ew

aste

dep

ot

5399

0052

4795

0G

rou

nd

wat

erco

nta

min

atio

nco

nfi

rmed

by

his

tori

cal

mo

nit

ori

ng

Nil

Qu

ater

nar

ysa

nd

ov

erly

ing

Ter

tiar

yse

dim

ents

Sev

eral

fau

lts/

con

tact

sid

enti

fied

by

reg

ion

alg

eop

hy

sics

stu

dy

(Lea

man

,19

72)

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alw

etla

nd

645

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pro

xim

atel

y28

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mo

nia

Met

als,

hy

dro

carb

on

san

dn

utr

ien

ts

Sol

idw

aste

disp

osal

site

sC

lare

nce

Wen

two

rth

Par

kw

aste

dep

ot

5320

0052

5225

0U

nco

ntr

oll

edsi

teN

ilQ

uat

ern

ary

dep

osi

tsT

BD

Qu

ater

nar

ysa

nd

aqu

ifer

,tid

alco

nn

ecti

on

645

Nil

Nil

TB

D

Sol

idw

aste

disp

osal

site

sD

erw

ent

Val

ley

Pep

per

min

tH

ill

was

ted

epo

t,N

ewN

orf

olk

5038

0052

6260

0N

ilT

wo

leac

hat

ep

on

ds,

on

ew

ith

anu

nst

able

wal

l

Per

mia

nse

dim

enta

ryro

cks

(Fer

nT

ree

Fo

rmat

ion

)S

ever

alfa

ult

sb

enea

thla

nd

fill

foo

tpri

nt

Per

mia

nfr

actu

red

aqu

ifer

wit

hin

clo

sep

rox

imit

yto

the

Riv

erD

erw

ent

570

Nil

Nil

Met

als,

hy

dro

carb

on

san

dn

utr

ien

ts

Sol

idw

aste

disp

osal

site

sD

erw

ent

Val

ley

Str

ath

go

rdo

nH

EC

clo

sed

was

ted

epo

t

TB

DT

BD

TB

DT

BD

TB

DT

BD

TB

DT

BD

TB

DT

BD

TB

D

Sol

idw

aste

disp

osal

site

sD

erw

ent

Val

ley

Nat

ion

alP

ark

clo

sed

was

ted

epo

t

4774

0052

7375

0C

lose

dap

pro

x.

1995

Nil

Qu

ater

nar

yal

luv

ium

ov

erP

erm

ian

sed

imen

tary

rock

sT

BD

Per

mia

naq

uif

er12

40N

ilN

ilM

etal

s,h

yd

roca

rbo

ns

and

nu

trie

nts

Sol

idw

aste

disp

osal

site

sD

evo

np

ort

Gu

nn

’su

nli

cen

sed

was

ted

epo

t,D

evo

np

ort

TB

DT

BD

TB

DT

BD

TB

DT

BD

TB

DT

BD

Nil

Iro

n,h

yd

roca

rbo

ns

and

amm

on

ia.

Met

als,

hy

dro

carb

on

san

dn

utr

ien

ts

Sol

idw

aste

disp

osal

site

sD

evo

np

ort

Sp

rey

ton

clo

sed

was

ted

epo

t

4454

0054

3740

0C

lose

dap

pro

x.

1995

Reh

abil

itat

ion

pro

gra

min

pro

gre

ss

Qu

ater

nar

yal

luv

ium

Qu

ater

nar

ym

ater

ial

ov

erb

edro

ckQ

uat

ern

ary

aqu

ifer

nex

tto

Mer

sey

Riv

er96

0N

ilN

ilM

etal

s,h

yd

roca

rbo

ns

and

nu

trie

nts

Sol

idw

aste

disp

osal

site

sD

ors

etS

cott

sdal

ew

aste

dep

ot

5388

5054

4877

5O

per

ated

for

sev

eral

dec

ades

.T

ren

ches

of

her

bic

ide

and

pes

tici

de

con

tain

ers.

Nil

Th

ick

Ter

tiar

ysa

nd

yse

dim

ents

ov

erly

ing

Dev

on

ian

-C

arb

on

ifer

ou

sg

ran

od

iori

te

Ter

tiar

yse

dim

ents

ov

erb

edro

ckH

igh

lyp

erm

eab

leT

erti

ary

san

ds

inla

nd

fill

foo

tpri

nt.

Fo

otp

rin

tlo

cate

din

the

rech

arg

ear

eao

fa

maj

or

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tesi

gn

ific

ant

hig

hq

ual

ity

and

qu

anti

tyaq

uif

er

900

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ob

ore

sat

med

ium

dep

than

dfi

ve

shal

low

bo

res

abo

ve

the

wat

erta

ble

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rate

,met

als

and

org

ano

ph

osp

hat

ep

esti

cid

es

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als,

hy

dro

carb

on

s,n

utr

ien

ts,

org

ano

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osp

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do

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och

lori

des

Sol

idw

aste

disp

osal

site

sD

ors

etB

rid

po

rtw

aste

dep

ot

5323

0054

6000

0N

ilN

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evo

nia

nM

ath

inn

aB

eds

TB

DF

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ure

daq

uif

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ne

bo

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ver

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ilM

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yd

roca

rbo

ns

and

nu

trie

nts

Sol

idw

aste

disp

osal

site

sD

ors

etT

om

ahaw

kcl

ose

dw

aste

dep

ot

5649

5054

7450

0N

ilN

ilQ

uat

ern

ary

san

dQ

uat

ern

ary

mat

eria

lo

ver

bed

rock

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ater

nar

ysa

nd

aqu

ifer

790

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Nil

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als,

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dro

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on

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dn

utr

ien

ts

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idw

aste

disp

osal

site

sD

ors

etP

ion

eer

was

ted

epo

t56

9700

5454

480

Nil

Nil

Gra

nit

ew

ith

qu

artz

do

min

ated

reg

oli

thT

BD

TB

DT

BD

Nil

Nil

Met

als

Sol

idw

aste

disp

osal

site

sD

ors

etB

ran

xh

olm

was

ted

epo

t56

1150

5441

450

Nil

Nil

Ter

tiar

yb

asal

tw

ith

reg

oli

thso

ils

TB

DF

ract

ure

daq

uif

erw

ith

un

con

soli

dat

edo

ver

bu

rden

(po

ten

tial

per

ched

wat

erta

ble

)

1035

Nil

Nil

Met

als,

hy

dro

carb

on

san

dn

utr

ien

ts

Sol

idw

aste

disp

osal

site

sD

ors

etM

uss

elro

eB

ayw

aste

dep

ot

5988

8054

7777

0N

ilN

ilQ

uat

ern

ary

san

dQ

uat

ern

ary

mat

eria

lo

ver

bed

rock

Qu

ater

nar

ysa

nd

aqu

ifer

890

Nil

Nil

Met

als,

hy

dro

carb

on

san

dn

utr

ien

ts

Sol

idw

aste

disp

osal

site

sD

ors

etW

inn

alea

hw

aste

dep

ot

5692

0054

4927

5N

ilN

ilT

erti

ary

sed

imen

tsT

BD

Un

con

fin

edaq

uif

ercl

ose

tod

rain

age

lin

e10

30N

ilN

ilM

etal

s,h

yd

roca

rbo

ns

and

nu

trie

nts

Sol

idw

aste

disp

osal

site

sD

ors

etG

lad

sto

ne

was

ted

epo

t58

4550

5465

700

Nil

Nil

Gra

nit

ew

ith

qu

artz

do

min

ated

reg

oli

thT

BD

Un

con

fin

edaq

uif

ercl

ose

tod

rain

age

lin

e10

50N

ilN

ilM

etal

s,h

yd

roca

rbo

ns

and

nu

trie

nts

Sol

idw

aste

disp

osal

site

sF

lin

der

sL

ack

ran

a59

9900

5561

000

TB

DT

BD

TB

DT

BD

TB

DT

BD

TB

DT

BD

TB

D

Sol

idw

aste

disp

osal

site

sF

lin

der

sL

ady

Bar

ron

6061

0055

4850

0T

BD

TB

DT

BD

TB

DT

BD

TB

DT

BD

TB

DT

BD

Sol

idw

aste

disp

osal

site

sF

lin

der

sC

ape

Bar

ron

Isla

nd

5875

0055

3050

0T

BD

TB

DT

BD

TB

DT

BD

TB

DT

BD

TB

DT

BD

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idw

aste

disp

osal

site

sF

lin

der

sK

illi

ecra

nk

ie57

1200

5589

800

TB

DT

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TB

DT

BD

TB

DT

BD

TB

DT

BD

TB

D

Tas

man

ian

Geo

logi

cal

Su

rvey

Rec

ord

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/17

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Cate

go

ryo

fact

ivit

yC

ou

nci

l/M

un

icip

ali

tyS

ite

loca

tio

nA

MG

East

ing

AM

GN

ort

hin

gH

isto

rica

lis

sues

En

gin

eeri

ng

desi

gn

ed

infr

ast

ruct

ure

for

BP

EM

Lit

ho

log

ies

Str

uct

ura

lg

eo

log

ical

sett

ing

Hy

dro

geo

log

ical

sett

ing

Ap

pro

xim

ate

loca

lan

nu

al

rain

fall

(mm

)

Kn

ow

nn

um

ber

of

curr

en

tly

inst

all

ed

bo

res

(No

vem

ber

1999)

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ow

ng

rou

nd

wate

ran

d/o

ro

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tesu

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rp

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nts

Po

ten

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gro

un

dw

ate

ran

d/o

ro

ffsi

tesu

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wate

rp

oll

uta

nts

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idw

aste

disp

osal

site

sF

lin

der

sW

hit

emar

k58

8000

5557

900

TB

DT

BD

TB

DT

BD

TB

DT

BD

TB

DT

BD

TB

D

Sol

idw

aste

disp

osal

site

sG

eorg

eT

ow

nB

eech

ford

clo

sed

was

ted

epo

t

4966

5054

5782

5C

lose

d19

99N

ilQ

uat

ern

ary

san

dQ

uat

ern

ary

mat

eria

lo

ver

bed

rock

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ater

nar

ysa

nd

aqu

ifer

670

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Nil

Met

als,

hy

dro

carb

on

san

dn

utr

ien

ts

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idw

aste

disp

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site

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dw

aste

dep

ot

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1999

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ater

nar

ym

ater

ial

and

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hin

na

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sQ

uat

ern

ary

mat

eria

lo

ver

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hin

na

bed

sF

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ure

dse

dim

enta

ryaq

uif

er76

0N

ilN

ilM

etal

s,h

yd

roca

rbo

ns

and

nu

trie

nts

Sol

idw

aste

disp

osal

site

sG

eorg

eT

ow

nB

elli

ng

ham

clo

sed

was

ted

epo

t

5142

5054

5915

0C

lose

d19

99N

ilQ

uat

ern

ary

mat

eria

lan

dM

ath

inn

aB

eds

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ater

nar

ym

ater

ial

ov

erM

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inn

aB

eds

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ctu

red

sed

imen

tary

aqu

ifer

870

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als,

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dro

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on

san

dn

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ien

ts

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idw

aste

disp

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site

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dw

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dep

ot

5066

0054

6085

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ary

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dQ

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ary

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eria

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ver

bed

rock

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ater

nar

ysa

nd

aqu

ifer

760

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Nil

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als,

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dro

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dn

utr

ien

ts

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idw

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disp

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site

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eorg

eT

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sR

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t50

5500

5451

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Nil

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tiar

ym

ater

ial

and

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hin

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ary

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ver

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hin

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ure

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enta

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ns

and

nu

trie

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idw

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disp

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site

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nM

tG

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ns

and

nu

trie

nts

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idw

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disp

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site

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eT

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om

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4902

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4662

5T

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uat

ern

ary

and

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tiar

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dim

ents

ov

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bas

alt

and

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ifer

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hy

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s

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disp

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site

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ell

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ater

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yan

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tiar

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bed

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con

soli

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ver

lyin

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rock

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als

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hy

dro

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s

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site

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of

old

site

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each

ate

con

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of

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imet

erd

rain

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mo

ldfi

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eas

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nil

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on

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ner

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stem

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enta

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ult

ing

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ew

ater

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isch

arg

ein

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xim

atel

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reek

ente

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reek

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ge

area

nex

tto

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mer

cam

pin

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ea.

610

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ore

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s,h

yd

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ns

and

nu

trie

nts

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idw

aste

disp

osal

site

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lam

org

an-

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rin

gB

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eno

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ted

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6500

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500

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tm

inin

gac

tiv

ity

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ten

sio

nap

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ved

by

DP

EM

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EM

PC

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roce

ssin

1999

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nit

ew

ith

reg

oli

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rbo

ns

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nu

trie

nts

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idw

aste

disp

osal

site

sG

lam

org

an-

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rin

gB

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un

na

clo

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was

ted

epo

t

5743

0052

9240

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ater

nar

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ns

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nu

trie

nts

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idw

aste

disp

osal

site

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aste

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ot

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5053

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ary

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ver

bed

rock

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ts

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site

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n.

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rmw

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mp

hre

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let

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uth

20m

etre

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om

lan

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llto

e

610

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ww

ells

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rate

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yd

roca

rbo

ns

and

nu

trie

nts

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idw

aste

disp

osal

site

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len

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hy

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son

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was

ted

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0200

5256

400

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ten

sio

no

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eC

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tree

tsi

tefr

om

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wes

t.S

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ace

seep

ages

of

leac

hat

eo

nla

nd

fill

cov

erm

ater

ial

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no

rch

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MP

rev

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req

uir

ed,

sto

rmw

ater

pip

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thla

nd

fill

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mia

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dim

enta

ryro

cks

(Bu

nd

ella

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rmat

ion

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dJu

rass

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ted

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t

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enta

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cks

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ssic

do

leri

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actu

red

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ifer

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tto

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wn

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als

and

hy

dro

carb

on

s

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idw

aste

disp

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site

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art

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To

wn

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clo

sed

was

ted

epo

t

5257

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5580

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ote

nti

alin

du

stri

alw

aste

stre

ams

Nil

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tiar

yan

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uat

ern

ary

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viu

mp

lus

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tiar

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edim

ent

ov

erb

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ckU

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ned

aqu

ifer

nex

tto

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wn

Bay

610

Nil

Nil

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als,

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dro

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on

san

dn

utr

ien

ts

Tas

man

ian

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logi

cal

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rvey

Rec

ord

2002

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31

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ary

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rock

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ary

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als,

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dro

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on

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dn

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ien

ts

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aste

disp

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site

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uo

nV

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was

ted

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7600

5221

725

1999

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ates

that

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inth

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ano

ph

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on

top

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into

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km

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osp

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chlo

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disp

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site

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aste

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po

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leca

use

of

catt

led

eath

so

nth

isp

rop

erty

1999

—d

eco

mm

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on

ing

of

old

leac

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ep

on

dan

dco

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ion

of

larg

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nd

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nst

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ion

of

leac

hat

ecl

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ner

of

add

itio

nal

cell

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wat

erp

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cut-

off

dra

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.

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assi

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nd

sto

ne

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rias

sic

sed

imen

tary

rock

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ture

daq

uif

erw

ith

un

con

fin

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edaq

uif

erin

reg

oli

th.

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Nil

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als

and

nu

trie

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dro

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ph

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rock

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sed

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rock

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bet

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trie

nts

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idw

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site

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rou

gh

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t

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site

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gh

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ven

ture

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clo

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ted

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t

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ian

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tary

rock

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mia

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ifer

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als,

hy

dro

carb

on

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dn

utr

ien

ts

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idw

aste

disp

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site

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rou

gh

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nn

ahw

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ot

5200

5052

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ilN

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rass

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rite

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ssic

do

leri

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rass

icd

ole

rite

frac

ture

daq

uif

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ilN

ilM

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yd

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rbo

ns

and

nu

trie

nts

Tas

man

ian

Geo

logi

cal

Su

rvey

Rec

ord

2002

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dro

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dro

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bed

rock

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tiar

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disp

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site

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on

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disp

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site

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assi

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ith

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oli

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rias

sic

aqu

ifer

530

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als,

hy

dro

carb

on

san

dn

utr

ien

ts

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disp

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site

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ther

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for

ov

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ny

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ned

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hat

ep

on

ds

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dim

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of

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ns

and

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man

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Rec

ord

2002

/17

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Cate

go

ryo

fact

ivit

yC

ou

nci

l/M

un

icip

ali

tyS

ite

loca

tio

nA

MG

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ing

AM

GN

ort

hin

gH

isto

rica

lis

sues

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gin

eeri

ng

desi

gn

ed

infr

ast

ruct

ure

for

BP

EM

Lit

ho

log

ies

Str

uct

ura

lg

eo

log

ical

sett

ing

Hy

dro

geo

log

ical

sett

ing

Ap

pro

xim

ate

loca

lan

nu

al

rain

fall

(mm

)

Kn

ow

nn

um

ber

of

curr

en

tly

inst

all

ed

bo

res

(No

vem

ber

1999)

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ow

ng

rou

nd

wate

ran

d/o

ro

ffsi

tesu

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wate

rp

oll

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nts

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ten

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gro

un

dw

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disp

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site

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ther

nM

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sed

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ted

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t,B

row

nM

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in

5375

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sed

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tary

rock

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ith

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g

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sic

aqu

ifer

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site

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ny

ard

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ny

ard

clo

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was

ted

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t

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din

1995

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ble

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nex

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site

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fill

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red

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ary

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nd

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als,

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Site specific reports published as part of this project

EZZY, A. R. 2002. Groundwater quality investigations at theBridport sewage lagoons. Record Tasmanian GeologicalSurvey 2002/01.

EZZY, A. R. 2002. Groundwater quality investigations at thePort Sorell waste depot. Record Tasmanian Geological Survey2002/03.

EZZY, A. R. 2002. Groundwater quality investigations at theScottsdale waste depot. Record Tasmanian Geological Survey2002/04.

EZZY, A. R. 2002. Groundwater quality investigations at theSmithton sewage lagoons. Record Tasmanian GeologicalSurvey 2002/05.

EZZY, A. R. 2002. Groundwater quality investigations at theBlue Ribbon abattoir, Smithton. Record TasmanianGeological Survey 2002/06.

EZZY, A. R. 2002. Groundwater quality investigations at thePort Latta waste depot. Record Tasmanian Geological Survey2002/07.

EZZY, A. R. 2002. Groundwater quality investigations at theStanley sewage lagoons. Record Tasmanian GeologicalSurvey 2002/08.

EZZY, A. R. 2002. Groundwater quality investigations at theStieglitz sewage lagoons. Record Tasmanian GeologicalSurvey 2002/09.

EZZY, A. R. 2002. Groundwater quality investigations at theChapel Street and Jackson Street waste depots, Glenorchy.Record Tasmanian Geological Survey 2002/11.

EZZY, A. R. 2002. Drilling investigations to identifygroundwater flow directions in the area north of theTolosa Street Reservoir, Glenorchy. Record TasmanianGeological Survey 2002/12.

EZZY, A. R. 2002. Geotechnical investigations at the DorsetCouncil clay quarry, Jensens Road, North Scottsdale.Record Tasmanian Geological Survey 2002/13.

EZZY, A. R. 2002. Drilling and related geotechnicalinvestigations of the Jetsonville aquifer at the Scottsdalewaste depot. Record Tasmanian Geological Survey 2002/14.

EZZY, A. R. 2002. Hydrogeological investigations at theMcRobies Gully waste depot, South Hobart. RecordTasmanian Geological Survey 2002/16.

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