Cancer from drinking water?

Smiling cute girl holding glass of water at home (AAP); Inset: Mr M Thayanithi

Smiling cute girl holding glass of water at home (AAP); Inset: Mr M Thayanithi

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News reports warned Australians that "forever chemicals" known as "forever chemicals" have been found in drinking water supplies around our country and are exceeding unsafe levels. These include human-made chemicals: perfluorooctane sulfonate (known as PFOS) and perflurooctanic acid (PFOA). They are classed under the broader category of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances or PFAS chemicals.

Kulasegaram Sanchayan brings the story with Mr M Thayanithi, a recently retired water specialist with over 40 years of experience.



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