RAAF Base Learmonth
PFAS Investigation & Management
All findings of the investigation are available on the publications page, including detailed reports and factsheets.
A PFAS Management Area Plan has been developed based on the findings of the environmental investigation.
Defence will continue to focus on managing PFAS contamination. Where required, potential management activities will be guided by the options presented in the PFAS Management Area Plan and informed by ongoing monitoring.
Investigation and Management Timeline
More information about the investigation stages is available on the investigation and management process page.
Ongoing Monitoring
Ongoing
We are continuing to monitor PFAS in the Management Area. The ongoing monitoring plan shows where we are monitoring and how often we are taking samples. Click on the buttons to the right to see the latest ongoing monitoring interpretive report and factsheet.
We are continuing to monitor PFAS in the Management Area. The ongoing monitoring plan shows where we are monitoring and how often we are taking samples. Click on the buttons below to see the latest ongoing monitoring interpretive report and factsheet.
PFAS Management Area Plan
Published
May 2019
The PFAS Management Area Plan informs the activities Defence will undertake to manage, monitor and reduce potential risks of PFAS exposure on, and around, the Base.
The PFAS Management Area Plan informs the activities Defence will undertake to manage, monitor and reduce potential risks of PFAS exposure on, and around, the Base.
Ecological Risk Assessment
Complete
May 2019
The purpose of the Ecological Risk Assessment is to evaluate potential exposure-risks to plants and animals, within the Investigation Area.
The purpose of the Ecological Risk Assessment is to evaluate potential exposure-risks to plants and animals, within the Investigation Area.
Detailed Site Investigation
Complete
Nov 2018
The Detailed Site Investigation involved sampling of soil, sediment, surface water and groundwater, to better understand how PFAS moves through the environment.
The Detailed Site Investigation involved sampling of soil, sediment, surface water and groundwater to better understand how PFAS moves through the environment.
Preliminary Site Investigation
Complete
Jan 2018
The Preliminary Site Investigation involved a review of the historical use of firefighting foams on-Base to identify potential sources of PFAS contamination.
The Preliminary Site Investigation involved a review of the historical use of firefighting foams on-Base to identify potential sources of PFAS contamination.
