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Thames Water recycling pilot reveals PFAS levels 13 times legal limit

Pilot testing for a Thames Water drought-mitigation scheme, which involves discharging treated effluent into the River Thames, recorded PFAS concentrations 13 times above legal thresholds. This data contradicts company assertions regarding the environmental safety of the project, raising significant regulatory and public health concerns regarding water quality.

Guardian Worldabout 3 hours agoGBengCredibility 33%View source

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Significance0.5
Source credibility0.3

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