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NHMRC PFAS Guidance for Recreational Water – Frequently Asked Questions
This section provides information on the key stages of the review of PFAS in the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines.
This section lists additional resources about PFAS in drinking water.
This section details what you need to know about the NHMRC review of per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Australian drinking water.
This section includes questions and answers about the review of PFAS in drinking water.
NHMRC has published updated advice on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (the Guidelines), which includes new and revised guideline values for PFOA, PFOS, PFHxS and PFBS.
NHMRC opened a Targeted Call for Research (TCR) into Per- and Poly-Fluoroalkylated Substances (PFAS) on 19 December 2018. Applications closed on 1 May 2019.
The aim of implementing the call was to encourage research that will increase the understanding of the acute and long term potential human health effects from exposure to PFAS chemicals and to inform appropriate responses to managing or reducing human exposure to PFAS.
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) plays a pivotal role in safeguarding public health by developing the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (the Guidelines). These guidelines serve as a crucial resource for water regulators and suppliers, offering comprehensive advice on monitoring and managing drinking water quality across Australia.
As Australia’s leading experts on health and medical research, NHMRC develops evidence based advice on priority health topics to prevent disease, improve health and help the states and territories to achieve consistent standards.