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ingleton NSW Rural Fire Service

NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) is investigating the presence of per-and-poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination stemming from the historical use of fire-fighting foams at fire brigade stations within the Singleton area.

Five brigade stations are currently under investigation

  • Broke RFS Station (corner of Wollombi Street and Milbrodale Road, Broke)
  • Bulga RFS Station (2116 Putty Road, Bulga)
  • Darlington RFS Station (corner of Bridgeman and Retreat Roads, Wattle Ponds)
  • Scotts Flat RFS Station (653 Glendon Road, Scotts Flat)
  • Whittingham RFS Station (65 Range Road, Whittingham)

Investigations at the brigade stations will determine the presence of PFAS contamination, and whether there are any potential impacts for the local community.

RFS recently undertook water use surveys with nearby residents. These surveys will help identify the ways residents might come into contact with PFAS, and whether they need to follow any precautionary advice to minimise their exposure to PFAS.

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) will continue to work collaboratively with RFS to ensure timely and robust investigations are undertaken. The EPA and the RFS will keep the local community informed of any developments.  

NSW EPA Investigation Singleton Rural Fire Service

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Singleton NSW Rural Fire Service

NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) is investigating the presence of per-and-poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination stemming from the historical use of fire-fighting foams at fire brigade stations within the Singleton area.

Five brigade stations are currently under investigation

  • Broke RFS Station (corner of Wollombi Street and Milbrodale Road, Broke)
  • Bulga RFS Station (2116 Putty Road, Bulga)
  • Darlington RFS Station (corner of Bridgeman and Retreat Roads, Wattle Ponds)
  • Scotts Flat RFS Station (653 Glendon Road, Scotts Flat)
  • Whittingham RFS Station (65 Range Road, Whittingham)

Investigations at the brigade stations will determine the presence of PFAS contamination, and whether there are any potential impacts for the local community.

RFS recently undertook water use surveys with nearby residents. These surveys will help identify the ways residents might come into contact with PFAS, and whether they need to follow any precautionary advice to minimise their exposure to PFAS.

The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) will continue to work collaboratively with RFS to ensure timely and robust investigations are undertaken. The EPA and the RFS will keep the local community informed of any developments.