For many Australians, this is the first time they’re hearing about it. But for others, the contamination has been quietly affecting their homes and health for over 32 years, largely without public knowledge or adequate government response.
What Are PFAS and Why Are They Dangerous?
PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) are a group of synthetic chemicals used in a variety of industrial and consumer products. Their most notorious use in Australia has been in firefighting foam, particularly on military bases, airports, and training facilities.
These compounds are known as “forever chemicals” because they don’t break down in the environment — or the human body. Instead, they accumulate over time, and have been linked to:
- Certain types of cancer
- Hormone disruption
- Liver and kidney damage
- Immune system suppression
- Reduced vaccine effectiveness in children
How Did This Happen?
Both Channel 7 and ABC have reported that PFAS runoff from firefighting foam use has leached into soil, groundwater, and drinking water supplies in certain areas across Australia — some dating back to the early 1990s.
One Channel 7 report revealed families in affected areas have been drinking, cooking, and bathing in contaminated water for more than 30 years, often without any formal notification.
Meanwhile, ABC News found that Australia lacks a national standard for PFAS in drinking water, and that many affected communities have had to push for answers on their own.
Despite global awareness of PFAS risks — and countries like the U.S. moving to ban them outright — Australia has not yet implemented comprehensive action to protect families from exposure.
Is Your Family at Risk?
PFAS contamination isn’t limited to defence sites or rural areas. Because these chemicals are so persistent, they can travel long distances through soil and water. That means even households far from the original source can still be exposed via:
- Groundwater used in rural or semi-rural homes
- Rainwater tanks contaminated by airborne PFAS particles
- Town water supplies that pass through affected catchments
And the problem is you won’t know by taste, smell, or sight — PFAS contamination is invisible.
How The Good Water Group Helps
At The Good Water Group, we believe no family should have to live with this kind of uncertainty. That’s why our systems are designed to give you back control, safety, and peace of mind.
Here’s how we help:
✅ Advanced Whole Home Filtration
Reduces contaminants across every tap and shower, providing clean water for bathing, laundry, and general use.
✅ Reverse Osmosis Drinking Systems
Our under-sink RO systems use multi-stage filtration to remove up to 99.8% of PFAS, providing you with truly clean drinking water — and peace of mind.
✅ Test and Verify
We offer an easy, free water test kit to help families see what’s really in their water. It’s a simple 3-minute process that could change everything.
🕒 Don’t Wait Another 32 Years
The reality is harsh: governments have known about PFAS risks for decades, but many communities have been left in the dark. Testing is limited. Standards are weak. And most people are still unaware that their water may be contaminated.
But now you know. And that gives you the power to do something about it.
Clean, safe water isn’t a luxury — it’s a basic human need. And it starts at home.
