PFAS detected in Berlin’s water

The Berliner | November 4, 2025

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"The German Federation for the Environment and Nature Conservation (BUND) has detected problematic PFAS chemicals in Berlin’s ground- and drinking water. According to BUND, four out of five samples exceeded current limit values.

Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of substances, known as ‘forever chemicals’. PFAS comprise more than 10,000 artificially produced compounds that are virtually impossible to break down in nature due to their stable carbon-fluorine bonds.

PFAS are widespread globally. Scientists at Stockholm University have demonstrated that rainwater worldwide, including in Antarctica and the Tibetan Highlands, is contaminated with PFAS. PFAS are also detectable in the blood of nearly all people worldwide."

Location:

• Europe
• EuropeGermany

Topics:

• ChemicalsPFAS
• Environment
• ImpactDrinking water
• ImpactDrinking waterPrivate wells
• Health
• Measurement Techniques
• Monitoring Data