Acid sulfate soils guidelines

The Department of Environment Regulation has produced guidelines to assist with the assessment and management of acid sulfate soils in Western Australia. The guidelines are applicable to WA sites and have been developed on the basis of experience both here and in the eastern states.

Identification and investigation of acid sulfate soils and acidic landscapes823.39 KB
Published March 2013, Revised June 2015

Treatment and management of soils and water in acid sulfate soil landscapes1.59 MB
Published July 2011, Revised June 2015

If you are developing within a Class 1 (red) Acid Sulfate Soils risk area, a condition will be automatically imposed by the Western Australian Planning Commission (WAPC). To clear the condition, complete an Acid Sulfate Soils Self-Assessment form and submit it to DER.

Acid Sulfate Soils Self Assessment Form 289 KB (external link to WA Planning Commission form)