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Australia's NHMRC Proposes Drastic PFAS Cuts in Drinking Water

Oct 21, 2024, 12:29 AM

Australia is set to significantly tighten regulations on acceptable levels of key PFAS chemicals in drinking water under new draft guidelines released by the National Health and Medical Research Council. The proposed changes aim to drastically cut the presence of cancer-linked 'forever chemicals' found in tap water, necessitating extensive clean-up operations. Despite these efforts, Australia lags behind other nations in the removal of these persistent toxins. The revision highlights growing concerns over the impact of PFAS contamination on public health and the environment.