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EPA begins free rainwater testing near Cadia goldmine

The testing program will be offered to anyone living near the mine on tank water as part of a broader monitoring program

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The New South Wales Environment Protection Authority will begin a water sampling program on Friday as part of its investigation of the Cadia goldmine, sparked by reports of heavy metals being found in people’s bloodstream and drinking water.

The free testing program was offered at a community meeting in Millthorpe, a town about 20km from the Newcrest Cadia Hill goldmine, in the NSW central west on Wednesday.

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