'Forever chemicals' widespread in European waters, says EU environment agency • FRANCE 24 English

Contamination of so-called “forever chemicals” in European waters often exceeds regulatory thresholds, the EU's environment agency warned Tuesday, posing potential risks to human health and the environment. For one Belgian village it is an all too familiar story. In November 2023, an investigation by the television station RTBF revealed massive contamination with PFAS, ultra-toxic chemical components, in the water in Chièvres, despite assurances from authorities that the water was pure and drinkable.
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