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Drinking water safety guidelines in Australia revised for 'human health considerations’

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Little boy drinking tap water. Little boy aged 8 is drinking tap water in kitchen Credit: Imgorthand/Getty Images

Revised drinking water guidelines in Australia have been released for public consultation. The update includes more stringent standards on the allowable level of the so-called forever chemicals or PFAS in tap water - based on the latest scientific evidence and international guidance on human health considerations.


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Revised drinking water guidelines in Australia have been released for public consultation. The update includes more stringent standards on the allowable level of the so-called forever chemicals or PFAS in tap water - based on the latest scientific evidence and international guidance on human health considerations.


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