SaralnamaA NSW parliamentary committee has found Sydney Water did not do enough due diligence before claiming no known PFAS hotspots in its drinking water catchments. The inquiry, sparked by reports of elevated 'forever chemicals' in parts of Sydney's water supply, tabled 16 findings and 32 recommendations. The committee expressed concern over Sydney Water's statement, made without rigorous monitoring. Tests later found high PFAS levels in untreated Blue Mountains water. The report calls for regular PFAS testing across NSW and better collaboration between federal and state agencies. To check for PFAS exposure, get your blood tested if you live in the Blue Mountains. (Updated 11 Sep 2025, 10:18 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A NSW parliamentary committee has found Sydney Water did not do enough due diligence before claiming no known PFAS hotspots in its drinking water catchments
- The inquiry, sparked by reports of elevated 'forever chemicals' in parts of Sydney's water supply, tabled 16 findings and 32 recommendations
- The committee expressed concern over Sydney Water's statement, made without rigorous monitoring