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Guidelines under review in Australia for ‘forever chemical’ PFAS, after the US cracks down on water regulations
By ABC NEWS (Australia)Published : Oct. 22, 2024 - 07:03
Australia is planning to dramatically lower what is considered a safe level of PFAS in our drinking water. The ‘forever chemicals’ have been linked to cancer and take thousands of years to break down. New draft guidelines released today could see levels lowered, but with major polluters based overseas, it’s unclear who will bear the cost.