I’m pretty sure I got P fob and dioxide and a few other major chemicals in my yard. How do I get that tested? I don’t think that little thing is gonna be able to do it
So far my biggest issue is finding the portions of what I believe to be asbestos sheeting from one of the previous owners who presumably decided it was best to just bury them... including in the concrete raised beds. I keep removing them when I find them and putting them in a plastic bag to eventually be taken to a disposal location... but very frustrating.
For those who have sent in their samples, or are about to, please be aware that there are currently delays. I contacted Gardensafe and received this response: "I can confirm that we received your samples on the 28th of Feb. Given our recent publicity, the program is experiencing very high demand at the moment. I estimate it might take as long as another four to eight weeks for us to get your report back to you."
The EPA is helping to gather data on how to prevent backyard gardeners. As the WHO wish for us all to eat bugs etc. thanks gardening Australia for assisting with the governments dirty work. Well done gardening Australia. Doing yourselves out of work in the long run. 😂
Copied and pasted from the description because it was too hard for @HGCUPCAKES to find: "Learning that your soil is contaminated doesn’t mean the end to growing vegetables or playing outside - the EPA advice is to: - Grow in raised beds, - Mulch beds and paths to reduce dust, - Wash veggies before eating, - Wash hands after gardening and - Remove your shoes before going indoors. - Avoid planting in the dripline of older houses. If you keep chickens, make sure they’re digging a scratching in a deep bed of clean litter. Create a safe play area for children, such as a sandpit. What you grow also affects risk levels, because different plants absorb different chemicals at different rates. Leafy greens absorb the most lead, for example, while fruit trees won’t be affected the same way. So silverbeet and lettuce should be grown in raised beds, while your lemon tree may grow directly in the soil." Just remember to put your tin hat in the recycling.
A very good idea, the map is interesting. I have just registered and will be sending my samples in 🙂
Fool
🤡
Fake acc
@@signormalc you have fake brain cells
Well done EPA!!
For free? I'd be more than happy to donate. It benefits everyone and everything!
What a great service!
💚
'What do you know about lead?'
Darryl Kerrigan
I’m pretty sure I got P fob and dioxide and a few other major chemicals in my yard. How do I get that tested? I don’t think that little thing is gonna be able to do it
Now days with the herbicides being used that doesn’t break down during composting for using in raised garden beds
So far my biggest issue is finding the portions of what I believe to be asbestos sheeting from one of the previous owners who presumably decided it was best to just bury them... including in the concrete raised beds. I keep removing them when I find them and putting them in a plastic bag to eventually be taken to a disposal location... but very frustrating.
@@cpoco had a similar issue here. It's frustrating to be left with the cost of cleanup isn't it. Good to be rid of it though.
Can i get the details of the equipments used for field and lab for assay please.
At this point the universe is contaminated...
For those who have sent in their samples, or are about to, please be aware that there are currently delays. I contacted Gardensafe and received this response:
"I can confirm that we received your samples on the 28th of Feb. Given our recent publicity, the program is experiencing very high demand at the moment. I estimate it might take as long as another four to eight weeks for us to get your report back to you."
Thanks for the update! Great to see so many people engaging with the program
What happens if they find your whole yard is not safe to grow in doe's anybody know
Raised beds
are there any heavy metals other than lead that people should be worried about?
Google would be your best bet.
Not safe in Port Pirie Broken Hill or Mt Isa, 😂
The EPA is helping to gather data on how to prevent backyard gardeners.
As the WHO wish for us all to eat bugs etc. thanks gardening Australia for assisting with the governments dirty work.
Well done gardening Australia. Doing yourselves out of work in the long run. 😂
You should move to America and campaign for Trump. Not a compliment.
Copied and pasted from the description because it was too hard for @HGCUPCAKES to find:
"Learning that your soil is contaminated doesn’t mean the end to growing vegetables or playing outside - the EPA advice is to:
- Grow in raised beds,
- Mulch beds and paths to reduce dust,
- Wash veggies before eating,
- Wash hands after gardening and
- Remove your shoes before going indoors.
- Avoid planting in the dripline of older houses.
If you keep chickens, make sure they’re digging a scratching in a deep bed of clean litter.
Create a safe play area for children, such as a sandpit.
What you grow also affects risk levels, because different plants absorb different chemicals at different rates.
Leafy greens absorb the most lead, for example, while fruit trees won’t be affected the same way. So silverbeet and lettuce should be grown in raised beds, while your lemon tree may grow directly in the soil."
Just remember to put your tin hat in the recycling.
@@charlie-jay I imagine that @HGCUPCAKES sees recycling as a way for the government to steal your identity