Watch FIFA World Cup 2026™

LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE

Watch

'Forever chemicals' detected in Sydney drinking water catchments

Published
PFAS chemicals have been detected in water catchments and the livers of eight dead platypuses in New South Wales. Sydney Water revealed in June the cancer-linked 'forever chemicals' were found at several dams in low levels. According to U.S. guidelines, there is no safe level of exposure in drinking water, but NSW Health officials say the water is safe to drink.
Tags
Health
Australia
Share

Get SBS News straight to your inbox

Sign up now for daily news from Australia and around the world. You can also subscribe to Insight's weekly newsletter for in-depth features and first-person stories.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

Follow SBS News

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our News podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service

Stream now

Watch the latest news videos from Australia and across the world