Greenacre Fire and Rescue NSW
Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) has investigated the presence of per-and-poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination stemming from the historical use of fire-fighting foams at its Greenacre site.
PFAS was detected in soil, sediment, surface and groundwater. The detection of PFAS is not unexpected given the past use of PFAS-containing fire-fighting foams at the site. PFAS has also been used in many domestic and industrial products and background levels may be present from these other sources.
Further investigations are now underway however, it appears that exposure to PFAS through groundwater is limited.
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