Millions of Litres of Sewage Leak into River, Contaminating Prawns and Raising Health Concerns

A major environmental incident has occurred with millions of litres of sewage leaking into the Albert River in Queensland, contaminating prawn aquaculture products and raising concerns for people who fish or swim in the area. The leak has been ongoing since January, releasing approximately 350 million litres of sewage into the river. Testing is underway to determine the extent of contamination and its impact on public health and the seafood industry.

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