Residents fight to hold officials accountable for water poisoning coverup: 'No one took responsibility'

By Kim LaCapria | The Cool Down | July 4, 2025

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"Well over a decade ago, residents of Ronneby, Sweden, learned their water supply had been contaminated with PFAS — also known as "forever chemicals" — but they're still fighting to hold their local government to account, according to the Guardian.

What's happening?

In December 2013, Ronneby learned via a "reassuring" news report that their water supply had been switched due to a contaminant, the Guardian reported.

The culprit? Firefighting foam."

Location:

• Europe
• EuropeSweden

Topics:

• ChemicalsPFAS
• Products
• Environment
• Wildlife
• ImpactDrinking water
• ImpactDrinking waterPrivate wells
• Affected community
• Health