Noosa News
Central Queensland PFAS detection has farmer worried for his future
Central Queensland farmer Tim Van Itallie is worried for the future of the prosperous farming community of Biloela following the detection of toxic chemicals in the water.
Key points:
- PFAS has been detected downstream from the Callide Power Station
- Until 2019 PFAS was found in firefighting foams, which were used at the site for 32 years
- CS Energy is working with nearby residents testing their bores to determine the extent of the contamination
PFAS, a group of chemicals formerly used in firefighting foams, has been detected at levels 150 per cent higher than the government health guidelines, downstream from the Callide Power Station near Biloela.
Mr Van Itallie said he had just finished watering his mungbeans one kilometre away from that…
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