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PFAS Investigation &
Management Program

Singleton Military Area

Singleton Military Area

PFAS Investigation & Management

Singleton Military Area
In December 2021, Defence completed a detailed environmental investigation into the presence of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on and in the vicinity of the Singleton Military Area.

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 informs the activities Defence will undertake to manage, monitor and reduce the risks of PFAS exposure on, and around, the Base.

Investigation Timeline

More information about the investigation stages is available on the investigation and management process page.


PFAS Management Area Plan

Completed
Dec 2021

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.


Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment

Completed
Dec 2021

The purpose of the Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment is to evaluate potential exposure-risks to people, plants and animals, within the Investigation Area.

The purpose of the Human Health and Ecological Risk Assessment is to evaluate potential exposure-risks to people, plants and animals, within the Investigation Area.


Detailed Site Investigation Addendum

Completed
Dec 2021

The Detailed Site Investigation addendum addressed some gaps in sampling data.

The Detailed Site Investigation addendum addressed some gaps in sampling data.


Detailed Site Investigation

Completed
Dec 2019

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

Completed
Nov 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.