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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Environment
Lisa Cox

Dam in Blue Mountains closed after elevated levels of PFAS chemicals detected

Medlow Dam
Medlow Dam in the Blue Mountains has been closed by WaterNSW after tests detected elevated levels of PFAS chemicals. Photograph: WaterNSW

WaterNSW has temporarily closed a dam in the Blue Mountains after tests detected elevated levels of PFAS chemicals in untreated water.

The state’s water agency said it had disconnected Medlow Dam from the region’s water supply as a precautionary measure while further investigations were conducted.

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