Guardian
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Reports of chemical contaminants in some Sydney water supplies have raised concerns for human health.
The PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are sometimes called “forever chemicals” as they are difficult to destroy.
Until recently, health agencies did not consider these chemicals to be cancer-causing.
The only level of exposure with “ zero risk” is zero exposure”.
PFOA and PFOS are considered cancer-causing chemicals.
People don't currently need to be concerned about cancer risk when drinking tap water.
Lower risk levels could be achieved by requiring lower drinking water concentrations.
But this will incur costs and could be costly to reduce imperceptibly low risks.
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