Control of Pfas - Eu Aims to Better Protect Water Bodies From "Evidenceschemikalen"

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Environmental organizations are cheering that more PFAS substances are to be removed from EU waters. But they are surprised that member states have up to 20 years to comply.

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In future, EU waters will be better protected from certain chemicals.

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Environmental, climate protection and sustainability: (dpa) Eternity chemicals are already an increasing topic in German waters. The EU wants to better protect rivers, groundwater and lakes. However, it still takes time for new rules to be complied with.

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Negotiators from the EU Council and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on Tuesday evening on protecting surface and groundwater in the EU from pollutants, including so-called “perpetual chemicals.” The DPA agency reports. “This agreement ensures that European water legislation keeps pace with the latest scientific knowledge and new pollutants,” said Danish Environment Minister Magnus Heunicke, one of the main negotiators. Th…

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In German waters, too, there is an increasing number of eternities. The EU now wants to better protect rivers, groundwater and lakes.

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Water in the EU will be better protected from chemicals in the future. PFAS, which is also a problem in Switzerland, will be the focus.