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Pollution pumped into the Murray from agistment paddocks on the eastern side of Sturt Reserve at Murray Bridge.

Pump was reported to commence operation in the early hours of Friday 8th Dec 2006.

Residual sludge floated across the river assisted by a slight easterly breeze, to pollute the main public reserve and swimming area on a day expected to reach 40 º Celcius with anticipated maximum use of the river bank by swimmers.

Houseboats moored overnight unaware they were in polluted water. Consequent

impact to occupiers health could be servere.Which authority should have advised them.

Can anybody in Waikerie advise us if the wet stain on the cliff is caused by sewerage or landfill.

MURRAY VALLEY STANDARD 08/03/07

The Editor

Clubmurray

Please explain the legal position of residents beautifying their riverfront properties by spreading sand.

Sand is a natural element of the river and occurs everywhere.

Photos of sand in the river are attached.

Mary

Mildura  01/04/07

Thanks Mary, We will endeavour to clarify the situation   ED

Hi Ed,

Sand is being moved around along the length of the river. In your own backyard there is sand  lanscaping by residents and by local organizations. I dont think that it is illegal. Surely someone in authority can quote the regulations.   

Tim Apr 5th  2007

Thanks Tim,

As we understand the regulations, the dumping of sand along the riverbank is covered by the "RIVER MURRAY ACT 2003",

Item 2, Part 7, Sec.(4).(d)."The impact of pollutants such as sediments.....on the environs constituted by the River Murray System is to be minimised".      Ed