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Luke Costin and Alex Mitchell

Water standards in focus as 'forever chemicals' found

Tap water standards are back in the spotlight after traces of "forever chemicals" suspected of causing cancer were detected in a major dam.

Officials insist Sydney's water is safe to drink, despite detectable levels of synthetic chemical compounds known as PFAS being found at six sites.

They include the Warragamba Dam, the city's main reservoir.

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