The outback community of Laramba used to have almost triple the recommended levels of uranium in its drinking water.
The outback community used to have almost triple the recommended levels of uranium in its drinking waterA new water treatment plant has made the naturally occurring uranium almost undetectable
However, NT Health said research into uranium's health impacts on humans was "limited and inconclusive".New plant purifies drinking water Designed by water treatment company Clean TeQ, the plant uses an ion-exchange resin process to purify the water.An official launch was held this week, with more than 30 community members attending.
"Residents were saying they were turning to soft drinks on occasion, especially if they had no alternative water supply," Mr Manda said.Uranium levels have already plummeted and are now almost undetectable.Nine other remote communities have tap water with levels of uranium, manganese and fluoride that surpass guidelines.for landlords to provide safe drinking water to tenants.
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