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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Fleur Connick

EPA begins free rainwater testing near Cadia goldmine

Steve Johnston at his home near Millthorpe, NSW, May 2023.
Steve Johnston and his wife live 2km out of Millthorpe towards the Cadia goldmine and have signed up to have their rainwater tested by the EPA. Photograph: Fleur Connick/The Guardian

The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority will begin a water sampling program on Friday as part of its investigation of the Cadia goldmine, sparked by reports of heavy metals being found in people’s bloodstream and drinking water.

The free testing program was offered at a community meeting in Millthorpe, a town about 20km from the Newcrest Cadia Hill goldmine, in the NSW central west on Wednesday.

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