EPA holds ‘drop-in’ session to answer questions about health and drinking water but concerns remain
New South WalesMost of them live within a 15km radius of the Cadia goldmine, one of the largest goldmines in the world, which is now under investigation by the NSW Environment Protection Authority after community members, including children, reported blood tests withOne by one, the residents entered the town’s historic museum to sit down with officials from the EPA and NSW Health.
There were stories of water from kitchen taps turning a reddish brown after a big rain event that had caused sediment in rainwater tanks to be mixed with fresh water. “They were appreciative we were there to listen to their concerns and discuss the actions we’re taking into the mine and their activities.”While some residents said they felt confident that the EPA was investigating the issue, the majority of people Guardian Australia spoke to did not feel reassured after speaking to officials, and were left with many questions unanswered.
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