Australian Water and Environment Minister backs inquiry into PFAS chemicals in Sydney's drinking water, exceeding US standards.

Australian Water and Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek supports an inquiry into the presence of PFAS chemicals in Sydney's drinking water, which were discovered within Australian guidelines but exceed US standards. The inquiry will assess environmental, health, and economic impacts of the chemicals linked to potential cancer risk. PFAS compounds, encompassing over 14,000 chemicals, do not degrade and can accumulate toxins in plants and animals.

August 26, 2024
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