PFAS detected in groundwater near Callide Power Station in Central Queensland

CS Energy has detected toxic chemicals known as PFAS “above guideline levels” near its Callide Power Station in Central Queensland.

A voluntary testing program found “levels less than two times over the drinking water guideline” at a groundwater monitoring location near the Linkes Road crossing.

The company said it is working with Queensland Health, the Department of Environment and Science and about 20 landholders along Callide Creek.

Callide Power Station chief executive Brett Smith said the health of the community and employees…