Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) detection at South Fremantle Power Station

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The City of Cockburn's response to The West Australian on 19 September 2022 about the detection of Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) at South Fremantle Power Station in North Coogee

Question: Has the City of Cockburn been notified of the detection of PFOS at the former South Fremantle Power Station site?
Answer: No
 
Question: If so, has the City notified North Coogee residents living close to the former power station about this PFOS detection?
Answer: No. As the landowner and the Environmental Regulatory agency, the State Government would be responsible for any notifications.
 
Question: Is the City aware of any environmental or health concerns for residents of North Coogee regarding the PFOS detection at the former power station?
Answer: No
 

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