# WHO To Overhaul PFAS Drinking Water Guidelines Amid Corruption Claims 🚰

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/who-to-overhaul-pfas-drinking-water-guidelines-amid-corruption-claims/289037>\
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**Created:** [August 15, 2024, 3:29am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/who-to-overhaul-pfas-drinking-water-guidelines-amid-corruption-claims/289037 "2024-08-15T03:29:05Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 15, 2024, 3:29am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/who-to-overhaul-pfas-drinking-water-guidelines-amid-corruption-claims/289037/1 "2024-08-15T03:29:06Z")

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**Summary:**

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1. **Controversial Guidelines Scrapped**  
The WHO is set to discard its controversial draft drinking water guidelines for PFAS chemicals following allegations of corruption involving industry-linked researchers who aimed to weaken standards.

2. **New Review Process Initiated**  
The WHO has disbanded the previous panel and established a new one with fewer industry connections, starting a fresh review of scientific literature to create stricter and more protective guidelines.

3. **Criticism of Previous Draft**  
Critics argue that the original draft ignored robust research and set unsafe limits for PFAS in drinking water, leading to health concerns and calls for more rigorous standards. 🧪

**Read more at:** [The Guardian](https://theguardian.com)