US Edition'Forever chemical' TFA found in all but one of tested UK rivers
- Researchers from York University found traces of the forever chemical TFA in 31 of 32 rivers sampled across the UK in a recent study.
- This widespread contamination stems from PFAS chemicals breaking down slowly in the environment and possibly degrading from PFAS-containing pesticides.
- The study involved sampling in Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and northern England, with the highest TFA concentration recorded in Glasgow's River Kelvin.
- Professor Alistair Boxall explained that TFA is present in the water we consume regularly, leading to continuous exposure throughout our lives, while German officials recommend labeling TFA as harmful to reproductive health.
- UK water authorities are commissioning research to assess risks, and groups like Water UK seek a nationally funded plan to ban PFAS and remove TFA from the environment.
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The UK rivers where 'forever chemical' found - and why scientists are worried
A forever chemical that could pose a risk to human fertility has been found in rivers across Britain.Known as trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), the chemical is found in pharmaceuticals, pesticides, refrigerating and air conditioning fluids and industrial materials.A study of 54 sites in 32 rivers across Britain found them in 31 rivers and 98 per cent of sites – indicating that they could be found in almost every river in the country, researchers said.…
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