#Latest news with #MedlowCreekDamsABC News18-05-2025ScienceABC NewsBlue Mountains drinking water possibly contaminated for more than 30 yearsTwo separate petrol tanker fires have been identified as the likely sources of forever chemicals found in catchments in the NSW Blue Mountains. Water NSW released the first stage of its investigation on Friday afternoon, citing two accidents in 1992 and 2002, where fire fighting foam - containing PFAS - was used. The Medlow and Greaves Creek Dams have been disconnected from the drinking water supply since August and Water NSW says they'll remain disconnected until mitigation measures can be put in place. It's left residents assessing their legal options. Guest Ian Wright, Associate Professor in Water Science at the Environmental School of Science Western Sydney University
ABC News18-05-2025ScienceABC NewsBlue Mountains drinking water possibly contaminated for more than 30 yearsTwo separate petrol tanker fires have been identified as the likely sources of forever chemicals found in catchments in the NSW Blue Mountains. Water NSW released the first stage of its investigation on Friday afternoon, citing two accidents in 1992 and 2002, where fire fighting foam - containing PFAS - was used. The Medlow and Greaves Creek Dams have been disconnected from the drinking water supply since August and Water NSW says they'll remain disconnected until mitigation measures can be put in place. It's left residents assessing their legal options. Guest Ian Wright, Associate Professor in Water Science at the Environmental School of Science Western Sydney University
18-05-2025
