Cancer from drinking water?

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.

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

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

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