No PFAS for McLaren Vale

A year ago Southern Waste ResourceCo (SWR) sought EPA approval to add per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to the list of contaminated wastes it is licensed to receive at the McLaren Vale landfill.

Council and community opposition had centred on risks risks to health and food and wine production from the chemicals.

Today, the EPA said after a rigorous assessment process, it would not approve the application because the board considered “an unacceptable level of risk remained”.