Port Pirie Lead Implementation Program children's blood lead results
2024 Port Pirie Blood Lead Analysis
The 2024 annual report (PDF 384KB) shows mixed results for reported blood lead indicators compared to 2023.
There has been an improvement in the percentage of children who were tested at their second birthday with blood lead levels above five and equal to or above 10 micrograms per decilitre. However, there has been a deterioration in results across other age groups compared to 2023.
Frequently asked questions: Testing and reporting Port Pirie children’s blood lead levels (PDF 477KB) provides more information about SA Health’s reporting methods for trends in Port Pirie children’s blood lead levels, what is reported and why. This information applies to reports published after 1 July 2021.
Historical children's blood lead reports
Due to the Targeted Lead Abatement Program Review, historical reports cannot be compared to the current annual reporting requirements.
The Port Pirie Lead Implementation Program and its operations has always aligned to the NHMRC guidelines and children’s blood lead levels are reported against the specified measures.
Reporting of blood lead levels of children aged under 5 years living in Port Pirie for:
Requesting copies of historical children’s blood lead reports
Please email Health.ScientificServices@sa.gov.au to request historical reports and for information about historical reporting methods for trends in Port Pirie children’s blood lead levels.