Bay of Plenty Regional Council to launch $30k probe into Lake Rotorua ‘forever chemical’ contamination

Local Democracy Reporter, Rotorua·Rotorua Daily Post·29 Sep, 2026 01:30 AM3 mins to read‌Elevated levels of so-called forever chemicals have been found in Lake Rotorua. Photo / NZMEThe Bay of Plenty Regional Council has approved a one-year investigation after elevated levels of so-called forever chemicals were detected in Lake Rotorua. While there is no immediate risk to people, officials say the elevated levels could pose a risk to aquatic ecosystems and warrant further investigation. The decision