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national regional reporter Nathan Morris

New documents reveal corrosion, leaking in coal seam gas wells, raising contamination fears

Significant corrosion and leaking have been detected in a number of coal seam gas wells in Queensland, with experts now concerned about the broader implications for groundwater contamination.

The reports released under right-to-information laws have also raised questions about the role bacteria may be playing in the breakdown of gas well casings.

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