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In parliament, Mr Butcher reiterated maintenance work was critical to ensure the safety of the Biloela community. “This dam in Callide has had issues in the past with vibration and maintenance works needs to be done to make sure if that dam does fill up in the wet season we can make sure the safety of the people in the Biloela community,” Mr Butcher said. “Once again (Frecklington) is having a go at the Queenslanders, is having a go at those people that she should be in here supporting throughout Queensland. “What we need to do is concentrate on fixing this wall, these gates in Bil...

PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) levels were also present in the bores and surface intakes from the Callide Dam but were significantly below drinking water standards. Banana Shire Council developed a monitoring program after CS Energy detected PFAS chemicals in the town’s water supply. Banana Shire Mayor Nev Ferrier said it was a relief to the whole Biloela community the PFAS levels had not “adversely” impacted the town’s drinking water. “It will be a relief that the higher than expected levels of PFAS in some parts of the water table have not adversely impacted on the ...

Premium Content Subscriber only Toxic PFAS chemicals have been detected in groundwater near the Callide power station at Biloela, CS Energy has announced. Found in a wide range of consumer products according to the EPA, PFAS chemicals can lead to cancer, thyroid hormone disruption, effects on the immune system and low birth weights. “PFAS chemicals can accumulate and stay in the human body for long periods of time,” the EPA states. A voluntary testing program by CS Energy, who run the Callide Power Station, found levels “less than two times over the drinking water guideline” at a moni...

CS Energy's testing finds toxic chemicals known as PFAS at "above guideline levels" in groundwater near its Callide Power Station.