South East Queensland Water (SEQ Water) has reassured the public that the drinking water is safe despite high levels of PFAS, which are considered cancer-causing. The levels, found in some catchments, are seven times higher than what is considered safe in America, according to the Stop PFAS Action Group.
to reassess guidelines for forever chemicals after high levels, thought to cause cancer, have been found in some catchments of South East Queensland Water have moved to reassure the public that the water is safe to drink and meets Australian guidelines, which differ from international standards.
High levels of forever chemicals, thought to cause cancer, have been found in some catchments of Brisbane's drinking water over the last two years. "What you've been drinking in Brisbane is seven times higher than what is considered legally safe in America," former NSW Australian of the Year and Stop PFAS Action Group founder Jon Dee told 9News.
Last year testing by SEQ water at Mt Crosby Westbank, which produces the majority of Brisbane's drinking water, detected PFOA levels of 36 parts per trillion and this year it was 23. "We are required to comply with the Australian drinking water guidelines, not the US drinking guidelines."
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