COVID-19 update 18 May 2022
There have been 4,072 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia today. There are currently 25,911 active cases in South Australia.
More about COVID-19 update 18 May 2022Port Pirie, South Australia (located 230km north of Adelaide) is the location of one of the world’s largest primary lead and zinc smelters, and the third largest silver producer, which has been in continuous operation since 1889.
Over time airborne lead-contaminated dust produced during smelting operations has been transported by wind and deposited throughout the city, in houses and on properties. This environmental contamination is an ongoing source of lead exposure for the community.
There are many ways you can reduce or prevent your exposure to lead in Port Pirie. The Environmental Health Centreprovides important information about lead to families, especially those planning a family or those with young children.
See the following information on ways you can reduce or prevent exposure to lead in Port Pirie:
There have been 4,072 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia today. There are currently 25,911 active cases in South Australia.
More about COVID-19 update 18 May 2022There have been 3,773 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia today. There are currently 26,310 active cases in South Australia.
More about COVID-19 update 17 May 2022There have been 3,392 new cases of COVID-19 reported in South Australia today. There are currently 26,840 active cases in South Australia.
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