Traces of carcinogenic chemicals have been found in monitoring bores at a coal seam gas operation on Queensland's Darling Downs.
Arrow Energy says it has advised regulators that small traces of so-called "B-Tex" chemicals have been detected in shallow bores near the southern inland town of Dalby.
The company says the Queensland Department of Environment and Resource Management will determine whether the chemicals are naturally occurring or introduced through grease used in the drilling process.
Arrow Energy says while traces of the chemicals were found in monitoring bores, there is no connection to gas production, and the aquifer is not used for stock or domestic water.
ABC News
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