Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Investigation begins after Brisbane creek runs blue killing fish

 Queensland environment officers are calling for public assistance after a tidal creek in Brisbane's east turned blue after the release of a contaminant.

The waterway near Curtain Avenue sits in an industrial area at Eagle Farm.

Department of Environment and Science (DES) officers were called to the site on Saturday after a member of the public reported blue water and dead fish.

"We're not sure what the contaminant is, or if it was accidentally or deliberately released into the creek," DES director of compliance Kate Harbert said.

Read More: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-11-30/brisbane-creek-turns-blue-in-pollution-event/100662766



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