Forever chemicals discovered in Lake Rotorua
Forever chemicals have been found in Lake Rotorua, raising concerns about water safety and food sourced from the lake.
Forever chemicals have been detected in Lake Rotorua. These chemicals can persist in soil and water for decades and have been linked to health effects including cancers, liver damage and reduced fertility. The discovery has prompted calls for more testing and raised questions about the safety of food taken from the lake, though agencies continue to dispute responsibility for action.
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'We cannot say it’s safe': Forever chemicals found in Lake Rotorua
Forever chemicals can remain in soil and water for decades, and some have been linked to cancers, liver damage, reduced fertility and other health effects.
Stuff
‘We cannot say it’s safe’: Forever chemicals found in Lake Rotorua
The discovery has prompted calls for more testing and raised concerns about the safety of food taken from the lake.
NZ Herald
Forever chemicals found to be reaching Lake Rotorua, calls for urgent PFAS testing
Months after results emerged, agencies still dispute responsibility.