Melbourne creek turns bright blue after construction chemicals wash into waterway
by Stephanie Convery from on (#6YPVB)
Victoria's environment protection authority launches investigation over pollution of Banyule Creek in Rosanna
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A creek in Melbourne's north-east has turned a lurid blue after chemicals used in construction of a major road project washed into the waterway.
The Environment Protection Authority began investigating after a community member reported blue discoloration in the waters of Banyule Creek, south of Lower Plenty Road in Rosanna, on Wednesday, a spokesperson for the EPA said.
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