❓ Hon. Sophia Moermond questions the Minister for the Environment regarding PFAS contamination concerns in Dardanup, specifically related to a licence amendment allowing PFAS-contaminated waste disposal at the local landfill and potential risks to the water supply. The Minister confirms the department is aware of the concerns.
AnsweredQoN 140Legislative Assembly
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PFAS contamination—Dardanup
140. Hon Sophia Moermond to the Minister for the
Environment:
This has some
overlap with Hon Dr Steve Thomas's question.
I
refer to an article published on the ABC website on Tuesday titled "Dardanup
locals 'gutted' over approval of toxic PFAS disposal at local tip".
(1) Has the department heard objections from the Shire
of Dardanup regarding the approval of a licence amendment that will allow for
waste contaminated with PFAS to be buried at the landfill?
(2) Is the department aware of local concerns
surrounding the changes, particularly in regard to the protection of the local
water supply?
(3) Can the department assure those concerned that
there will be no health risks from the changes?
140. Hon Sophia Moermond to the Minister for the
Environment:
This has some
overlap with Hon Dr Steve Thomas's question.
I
refer to an article published on the ABC website on Tuesday titled "Dardanup
locals 'gutted' over approval of toxic PFAS disposal at local tip".
(1) Has the department heard objections from the Shire
of Dardanup regarding the approval of a licence amendment that will allow for
waste contaminated with PFAS to be buried at the landfill?
(2) Is the department aware of local concerns
surrounding the changes, particularly in regard to the protection of the local
water supply?
(3) Can the department assure those concerned that
there will be no health risks from the changes?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the member
for some notice of the question. The department advises the following.
(1)–(3) Yes.
for some notice of the question. The department advises the following.
(1)–(3) Yes.
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