The chemicals were all found in doses lower than the recommended Australian safe drinking water guidelines, so the water is still deemed safe to drink.
A small amount of cancer-linked chemicals have been found in Sydney's water catchments but remain well below acceptable levels for safe drinking water, Sydney Water has confirmed.
PFAS chemicals are a group of synthetic chemicals used in industrial appliances as they can resist heat, stains, grease and water, according to Sydney Water.Last dates set for long-delayed missing toddler inquestWhile Australia deems the amount of chemicals found as safe, the water does not meet the US safe drinking water guidelines.
NSW Health Director of Health Protection Dr Jeremy McAnulty said Sydneysiders should be "reassured" that the drinking water is safe to drink.
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