Investigation into French tap water shows potential issues

By Hannah Thompson | The Connexion | September 23, 2024

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"A major study into tap water quality across France found that more than two in five samples were contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’ which could have a negative effect on public health.

Investigative journalists at Radio France and France Bleu tested 89 samples of tap water, and found that 43% of them contained ‘PFAS’, or ‘per and poly fluoro alkylates’. These are chemical molecules that have been found to accumulate in the body and cause health problems.

The investigative teams at each of France Bleu’s 44 local radio stations took at least two local samples."