The WA government has been forced to defend its commitment to protecting Perth's drinking water amid concerns about potential contamination from Alcoa's mining operations on the city's outskirts.

The Water Corporation also asked to withdraw from a committee set up by the government to approve the clearing of native forest by Alcoa, citing the utility’s “reputational risk of being party ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Business. Followed categories will be added to My News. The Water Corporation also asked to withdraw from a committee set up by the government to approve the ...

Once in the water, bacteria convert it to a more toxic form called methylmercury that is easily taken up by fish and other aquatic organisms. The mercury remains in their bodies for long periods ...