Bathurst airport
Bathurst Regional Council are investigating potential per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination stemming from the historical use of fire-fighting foams at the Bathurst Regional Airport.
Investigations have found PFAS on site. 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.
Following a water use survey, residents of surrounding properties were provided with tailored precautionary dietary advice to minimise their exposure to PFAS. This advice is specific to those properties and does not apply to the wider Bathurst community.
Bathurst Regional Council is conducting further testing to determine whether there are any potential impacts for the local community.
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