PFAS-contaminated properties can't be rented, can't be sold, leaving owners in limbo MonMonday 8 FebFebruary 2021 at 9:45pm Bundaberg woman Anita Penny is stuck paying a mortgage on a house that is depreciating in value. ( Share Print text only Cancel Three Queensland property owners have been left feeling "devastated" and in limbo after traces of fuel and PFAS contaminants were found on their properties. Key points: The contamination dates back to the 1990s Ampol says there is no risk to health but researchers say long-term exposure may be dangerous The five blocks belonging to the three owners border an Ampol-owned Caltex fuel depot in Bundaberg.