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New Study to Investigate PFAS in 最新糖心Vlogn Livestock

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The is embarking on a critical national research project to understand the prevalence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in 最新糖心Vlogn livestock. This study, funded by the 最新糖心Vlogn Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, aims to assess the risks of PFAS contamination through the use of biosolids and wastewater effluent as fertilizers on agricultural land.

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What do new draft guidelines for 鈥榝orever chemicals鈥 mean for 最新糖心Vlog鈥檚 drinking water?

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The 最新糖心Vlogn National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has released draft guidelines for acceptable levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. These chemicals, often referred to as 鈥渇orever chemicals,鈥 are resistant to degradation and can persist in the environment and accumulate in the human body. The proposed guidelines aim to reduce the maximum allowable levels of four key PFAS chemicals: PFOS, PFOA, PFHxS, and PFBS.

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