03-11-2025 07:00 via theguardian.com

Drinking Water Inspectorate ordered action over ‘forever chemicals’ risk

Analysis finds regulator for England and Wales raised issues with untreated water at facilities serving millionsThe drinking water watchdog for England and Wales has ordered companies to act after “forever chemicals” linked to cancer and other conditions were found in untreated water sources at levels it said “could constitute a potential danger to human health”.Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (Pfas) are a group of manmade chemicals used for their waterproof and greas
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