More than 2000 people living in Adelaide's south-west have been warned not to use bore water after tests revealed toxic chemicals.
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) said it had written to more than 2200 residents of suburban South Plympton and Edwardstown.
It said even though there were only 30 registered bores in the area, the EPA was taking the precaution to warn all residents.
The chemicals included fuels and industrial solvents which were widely used in the past to clean metal and as degreasers.
They were found at levels above Australian Drinking Water Guideline values.
The source was believed to be a former industrial site on South Road and was likely the result of historic waste disposal methods.
The EPA said it was conducting further testing to determine the full nature and extent of the contamination.
Chief executive Helen Fulcher said the authority was taking every step to protect the health of the community.
"Contamination investigations of this type are very complex and it may be some time before we know the full extent," she said.
"We will keep the community informed of the results."
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