Lake Macquarie
The NSW Government has updated the precautionary advice for the consumption of giant mud crab and blue swimmer crab caught in Lake Macquarie after additional testing in 2020 found levels of cadmium above health screening criteria.
Mullumbimby Fire and Rescue NSW
The EPA is investigating after Fire and Rescue NSW (FRNSW) detected PFAS in groundwater near the Mullumbimby Fire Station.
Orange airport
Orange City Council have investigated potential per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination stemming from the historic use of fire-fighting foams at Orange airport.
Singleton NSW Rural Fire Service
NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) is investigating the presence of per-and-poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination stemming from the historical use of fire-fighting foams at fire brigade stations within the Singleton area.