2020: Merri Creek (Victoria). Approx Location
-37.607202 144.946443
Maximum levels detected, Spot Water Samples ug/L
PFBA Merri (E4) 0.01
PFPeA Merri (E4) 0.009
PFHxA Merri (E4) 0.013
PFHpA Merri (E4) 0.003
PFOA Merri (E4) 0.008
PFBS Merri (E4) 0.003
PFPeS Merri (E4) 0.0011
PFHxS Merri (E4) 0.003
PFOS Merri (E4) 0.0058
The impact of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on freshwater fish andvimplications for human health
Research Article
Environ Sci Pollut Res 2026
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-026-37864-z
Published: 25 May 2026
Hung Tan , Isabella Gore , Simon Sharp , Dean Johnstone , Phoebe Lewis1, Antti Mikkonen1 & Minna Saaristo ( Victorian EPA -Science)