PFAS Cleanup in UK and Europe Costs £1.6 Trillion as Drinking Water Faces Dangerous Levels

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PFAS 'forever chemicals' found in everyday items like pizza boxes and non-stick pans require £1.6 trillion cleanup costs across Europe and the UK combined.

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These toxic substances lurk in unexpected places from waterproof jackets to cosmetics, persisting indefinitely in the environment.

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UK authorities identified 10,000+ contaminated sites, with investigating just four locations carrying a £2.7 million price tag.

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Tests revealed dangerous PFAS levels in 278 water supplies, while 255,610 samples showed concerning amounts requiring reduction.

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Treatment plants inadvertently create banned versions of PFAS during cleanup attempts, warns researcher Dave Megson.

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UK government commits £2 billion toward general water quality improvements, while experts advocate for immediate PFAS ban.

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The UK's estimated annual PFAS cleanup costs stand at £9.9 billion as these health-threatening chemicals continue spreading.

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