Managing Lead in Port Pirie
Port Pirie is home to Nyrstar, a multi-metals processing facility that has been operating for 135 years. As the facility is one of the world’s largest primary lead and zinc smelters, Port Pirie has been impacted by the effects of lead contamination on the environment. However, significant work has been undertaken over many years across multiple agencies to change processes and minimise environmental impacts as well as working with the community to reduce their exposure to lead.
The community of Port Pirie, particularly families and new residents, are supported by local agencies working together to create a safe city we can all enjoy. Below are some resources to support your health and wellbeing in Port Pirie.
Reducing Your Exposure To Lead
There are many ways you can reduce your exposure to lead in your home life, at work and around Port Pirie.
Lead in Port Pirie - SA Health
Environmental Health Centre
The Environmental Health Centre provides important information about lead to families, especially those planning a family or those with young children.
Targeted Lead Abatement Program (TLAP)
The Targeted Lead Abatement Program (TLAP) is a joint initiative between Nyrstar and the South Australian Government, which aims to remove or reduce sources of lead in the community through remediation, greening and public space cleaning programs as well as supporting the Environmental Health Centre in their work with families.