The New South Wales environmental watchdog has agreed to reconsider the boundaries of Williamtown's contamination red zone following evidence that firefighting chemicals have been found outside the border.
A couple in Fullerton Cove who live outside the red zone have returned alarming blood test results showing they contained harmful chemicals more than 10 times above the national average for their age.
Residents in the area are bemused after they said they were verbally reassured they should not be alarmed by NSW Environment Protection Authority officials.
NSW Shadow Minister for the Environment, Penny Sharpe says more needs to be done for residents living near the red zone.
"We need to know how far this contamination is impacting on people and the EPA needs to take action," she said.
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| Contaminated water has been leaking from the RAAF base for years Source: http://www.news.com.au/technology/environment/williamtown-water-contamination-highlights-dangers-of-pfos-and-pfoa/news-story/90ad98e6fe99fe78641d91a7e9596a3c |
