PFAS Investigation &
Management Program
RAAF Base Richmond
RAAF Base Richmond
PFAS Investigation & Management
All findings of the investigation are available on the publications page, including detailed reports and factsheets.
Defence has used the findings of the investigation to develop a PFAS Management Area Plan. This plan will inform the activities Defence will undertake to manage, monitor and reduce the risks of PFAS exposure on, and around, the Base.
Defence is committed to regularly updating the community throughout the investigation. As well as community engagement events, updates are provided through the project website, newsletters and factsheets as new information becomes available.
Investigation 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. 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. Click on the buttons below to see the latest ongoing monitoring interpretive report and factsheet.
PFAS Management Area Plan
Published
Aug 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
Nov 2018
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.
Human Health Risk Assessment
Complete
Nov 2018
The purpose of the Human Health Risk Assessment is to evaluate potential exposure-risks to people, within the Investigation Area.
The purpose of the Human Health Risk Assessment is to evaluate potential exposure-risks to people, within the Investigation Area.
Detailed Site Investigation
Complete
Jun 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
Aug 2017
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.
Preliminary Sampling Program
Complete
Sep 2016
The Preliminary Sampling Program was undertaken at 12 Defence sites, including RAAF Base Richmond. Based on the findings of this program, the 12 sites involved progressed to Detailed Environmental Investigations.
The Preliminary Sampling Program was undertaken at 12 Defence sites, including RAAF Base Richmond. Based on the findings of this program, the 12 sites involved progressed to Detailed Environmental Investigations.
