Resolving lead contamination at Perth Children's Hospital

ChemCentre was asked to assist the State when it became apparent that the Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH) had an issue with lead contamination. ChemCentre’s work was instrumental to identifying the source of the lead and determining  a way forward ultimately providing considerable cost savings for government.

The PCH site is a large, complex modern building. The problem was complicated by the vast array of pipes and fittings throughout the building and the many materials used in the water system. More than 50,000 individual samples were analysed to determine the extent and level of the contamination and to confirm that the remedial actions had returned the potable water to levels in the Australian Drinking Water Guideline standards.

Postal address

ChemCentre
PO Box 1250
BENTLEY DC WA 6983

t: (08) 9422 9800
f: (08) 9422 9801
e: enquiries@chemcentre.wa.gov.au

ABN : 40 991 885 705

Street address

ChemCentre
Whadjuk Noongar Boodjar
Resources and Chemistry Precinct
Corner Manning Road and Townsing Drive
Bentley WA 6102

Reception: Level 2, South Wing, Building 500.

Deliveries: Ground floor - use Conlon Street entrance

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