A large study of London's tap water has revealed that trace amounts of PFAS "forever chemicals" are present, but their levels are within U.K. and EU safety limits. The analysis, led by researchers at Imperial College London in 2024, is the largest study of its kind to look at levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water in a U.K. city.

A large study of London’s tap water has revealed that trace amounts of PFAS “forever chemicals” are present, but their levels are within U.K. and EU safety limits. The analysis, led by researchers at Imperial College London in 2024, is the largest study of its kind to look at levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water in a U.K. city.

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  • otter@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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    10 hours ago

    Hunh. The unavoidable, inextricable, life-shortening particulate is at “safe levels” according to those that put them there?

    Oh, phew. 🫪