Data Centre Giant Unable to Rule Out Presence of Chemicals in Wastewater Discharge

Senator David Pocock also raised concerns that Big Tech firms were benefitting from Australian resources but may not be paying adequate tax.

Data Centre Giant Unable to Rule Out Presence of Chemicals in Wastewater Discharge

TL;DR

  • AirTrunk could not rule out the presence of chemicals in wastewater from its Lane Cove facility.
  • Tom McKellar, VP of market expansion at AirTrunk, gave evidence to the Environment and Communications References Committee.
  • McKellar stated that testing showed no PFAS in water from the site.
  • PFAS are described as long-lasting compounds sometimes called "forever chemicals."