Tag #Queensland

What immediate actions will be taken to ensure the safety of Brisbane residents exposed to elevated PFOA levels in their drinking water?

PFOA, a cancer-causing chemical, has been detected in Brisbane drinking water at levels up to seven times higher than the US safety standard, among the highest in Australia. Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has demanded accountability if residents were exposed to unsafe levels, despite no breaches of national guidelines. Seqwater, the water supplier, withheld test results from residents and journalists.