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Central Queensland PFAS detection has farmer worried for his future
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Biloela farmer Tim Van Itallie is concerned about potential PFAS contamination of his mungbean crop.
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Central Queensland farmer Tim Van Itallie is worried for the future of the prosperous farming community of Biloela following the detection of toxic chemicals in the water.
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PFAS has been detected downstream from the Callide Power Station
Until 2019 PFAS was found in firefighting foams, which were used at the site for 32 years
CS Energy is working with nearby residents testing their bores to determine the extent of the contamination