Australia to toughen rules around acceptable levels of key PFAS chemicals in drinking water under draft guidelines

National Health and Medical Research Council proposal lowers the limits for four PFAS chemicals in drinking water

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Australia could toughen the rules regarding the acceptable levels of key PFAS chemicals in drinking water, lowering the amount of so-called forever chemicals allowed per litre.

The National Health and Medical Research Council on Monday released draft guidelines revising the limits for four PFAS chemicals in drinking water.