Years after Defence stopped using PFAS, the toxic chemicals are still contaminating waterways

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Recent studies reveal 30 kilograms of PFAS is making its way off the Darwin RAAF Base into popular creeks each year, as Defence embarks on a major operation to mitigate potential health risks.

abc.net.au/news/pfas-contamination-darwin-creeks-raaf-base-defence-nt/101375670On the mangrove-lined banks of Ludmilla Creek, Helen Secretary reaches into the mud and extracts a cone-shaped shell.Authorities say there is no consistent evidence it causes adverse health effects"We call them 'danijarra' in Larrakia — it's a delicacy," she said.

But the latest data shows about 10 kilograms of the substance is still ending up in the creek each year from highly contaminated soils on the nearby Darwin RAAF Base. A few kilometres away, Peter O'Hagan points out the different native species lining Rapid Creek, which weaves its way along the outer perimeter of the airport before flushing out into the Arafura Sea.

 

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It's also in frypans ..and many other daily press send items.

deniseshrivell And will continue to do so

Scientists have solved the problem of getting rid of PFAS Just mix it with caustic soda plus dimethyl sulphoxide DMSO Air force wanted to truck soil from Darwin RAAF base to Melb to be incinerated Crazy

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