Mullumbimby residents warned about eating homegrown produce after PFAS chemicals detected

By Max Tillman | ABC News | June 6, 2024

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"People living in parts of Mullumbimby in the Byron Shire hinterland are being warned to avoid using groundwater or harvesting homegrown fruit and vegetables after PFAS chemicals were detected.

The NSW Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and NSW Fire and Rescue have contacted residents in 80 homes near the town's fire station following the discovery of the toxic chemicals. 

EPA director of regulatory operations David Gathercole said the detection was one of thousands across the state since 2016."

Location:

• Oceania
• OceaniaAustralia

Topics:

• ChemicalsPFAS
• Environment
• Wildlife
• Affected community
• Health
• Measurement Techniques
• Monitoring Data
• PFAS Uses