The discovery of "forever chemicals" in Sydney's drinking water has not turned federal minister Tanya Plibersek off the tap as she backs an inquiry into the potentially cancer-causing substances.
The parliamentary probe will examine the environmental, economic and health impact of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, collectively known as PFAS chemicals.
It comes after Sydney Water found the chemicals in drinking-water supplies in quantities that fall within Australian guidelines but well outside tighter US standards.
