Latest PFAS results from Blue Mountains
9 OCTOBER 2024The state’s dam manager, WaterNSW, has published the latest water testing results from its ongoing investigation into the source of elevated levels of PFAS detected in Medlow Dam in the Blue Mountains.
The results are in line with the last round of testing, which showed negligible PFAS levels in untreated, raw source water supplied from Blue Mountains dams (excluding Medlow Dam, which is currently isolated from supply).
Sydney Water and NSW Health have advised that Sydney’s drinking water meets the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines and is safe to drink.
WaterNSW will keep the community informed as the investigation progresses and continues to work closely with NSW Health and Sydney Water to ensure drinking water remains safe.
Monitoring results will be published monthly.
Background
Raw, untreated water is not supplied directly for use as drinking water but is supplied to Sydney Water for treatment.
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