Earlier this month, the potentially cancer-causing chemical, PFOS, was found in water streams near Sydney airport, and in several other places around Australia.
The findings increase the list of PFOS contaminated areas that have been found around the country. These include Williamtown and Fiskville, where findings of the chemical have lowered house prices and caused concerns over the health of nearby residents. Late last year the NSW Environment Protection Authority issued an urgent public health warning telling Williamtown locals…
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