Background Information
The Government and SA Water are committed to achieving the highest environmental standards for the Adelaide Desalination Project.

Critical environmental studies were undertaken prior to the commencement of the Project and an Independent Technical Review Panel was established to provide advice in relation to the scope, nature and extent of the range of marine environment studies undertaken.

The independent panel released a statement early in 2009, regarding the EIS, EIS Response Document and SA Water's approach.

To find out more about the environmental studies and monitoring programs view:

• Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Project – includes comprehensive information about the Project and how risks will be managed and mitigated
• EIS Response Document – addresses issues raised through the public consultation process.

Operating Licence and Marine Monitoring
AdelaideAqua, the multi-national consortium contracted to design, construct and operate the Adelaide Desalination Plant, has been issued an operating licence by the South Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA). The licence includes the requirement to maintain healthy salinity levels in the coastal waters at Port Stanvac. AdelaideAqua has been undertaking salinity monitoring since July 2010 and will continue when the plant becomes operational.

For more information, follow the links below:

• EPA operating licence 
• AdelaideAqua monitoring information 

To find out more about customers receiving water:

• Read 10 things customers should know about our desalinated water
• Watch videos of our staff talking about the project