How much lead is found in ceiling dust in Sydney? [2]

Q: How much lead is found in ceiling dust in Sydney? [2]

Sydney suburbs L-Z.

These levels are all “moderate to high biohazard.”

Suburb or Area of Sydney	Ceiling Dust Lead Level mg/Kg
Mosman	1,142
Rozelle	12,000 Half a ton of dust
Russell Lea	1,363
Surry Hills	1,117
Sydenham: Sydney Aircraft Noise Insulation Project (SANIP)	2,000 (average) in homes tested by environmental consultant
Other Relevant Dust Levels mg/Kg
Dulwich Hill	55 cadmium 57,000 Zinc in ceiling dust
Manly	2,500 Lead in demolition dust on leaves in neighbours garden
Woolloomooloo Finger Wharf	10,000 lead in wall void dust

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