PFASs (so-called 'forever chemicals') contaminate ground waters in many UK locations. Hotspots include sewage treatment plants; sites where firefighters are routinely trained and Royal Air Force bases. Fire-suppressant foams and cleaning agents are especially loaded with PFASs. Forever chemicals don't breakdown and have been linked to cancers, impaired immune responses and fertility problems (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jan/15/raf-bases-hotspots-of-forever-chemical-groundwater-pollution-mod-documents-show). Ground waters, however, don't stay in these locations. The water finds its way into aquifers and rivers, supplying folk with drinking water. Living near a hotspot, carries serious health risks. Most people are fairly near a sewage treatment plant.
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