French tap water is found to contain chemicals

A study conducted in France on the quality of tap water revealed that more than 43% of 89 samples tested contained “PFAS” (per and polyfluoroalkylated chemicals), known for their potential negative health effects. The samples were taken from several local radio stations and analyzed in a specialized laboratory. Among the samples, 27 contained PFAS that were banned or classified as carcinogenic, and five of them were identified as of particular concern, coming from Auxerre, Lille, Saint-Jean-de-Losne, Saint-Vit and Déols. Furthermore, three samples exceeded the limits established by French regulations, being found in Cognac, Martres-Tolosane and Saint-Symphorien-d’Ozon. In countries with more stringent regulations, such as Denmark and the United States, these results would be considered alarming. In high enough quantities, exposure to PFAS can cause health problems, including liver damage, thyroid disease, fertility problems, metabolic problems, weakened immune systems and cancer.