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What is the term used to describe the group of 10,000 or so human-made chemicals found in drinking water sources across England?
What is the term used to describe the group of 10,000 or so human-made chemicals found in drinking water sources across England?
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
How many water companies in England had potentially toxic 'forever chemicals' detected in their drinking water sources?
How many water companies in England had potentially toxic 'forever chemicals' detected in their drinking water sources?
17 out of 18
What are some of the potential health effects linked to certain PFAS, including PFOS and PFOA?
What are some of the potential health effects linked to certain PFAS, including PFOS and PFOA?
Cancers, thyroid disease, immune system and fertility problems, as well as developmental defects in unborn children
What is the threshold for high-risk PFAS contamination, according to the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI)?
What is the threshold for high-risk PFAS contamination, according to the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI)?
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How many samples tested positive for PFAS in the Drinking Water Inspectorate's (DWI) testing?
How many samples tested positive for PFAS in the Drinking Water Inspectorate's (DWI) testing?
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What is the name of the organization that conducted the testing and found the presence of PFAS in drinking water sources?
What is the name of the organization that conducted the testing and found the presence of PFAS in drinking water sources?
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What was the concentration of PFOS found in raw untreated water compared to the tier 3 limit?
What was the concentration of PFOS found in raw untreated water compared to the tier 3 limit?
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How many PFAS compounds were detected out of the 47 that water companies were told to look for?
How many PFAS compounds were detected out of the 47 that water companies were told to look for?
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Which water company had the largest number of raw water samples above the maximum DWI limits?
Which water company had the largest number of raw water samples above the maximum DWI limits?
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Why did the high concentrations of PFAS in raw water not make it to people's taps?
Why did the high concentrations of PFAS in raw water not make it to people's taps?
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What is the current limit for individual PFAS types in England and Wales, and what is the Royal Society of Chemistry pushing for?
What is the current limit for individual PFAS types in England and Wales, and what is the Royal Society of Chemistry pushing for?
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How do the PFAS limits in England and Wales compare to other countries, such as Denmark and the US?
How do the PFAS limits in England and Wales compare to other countries, such as Denmark and the US?
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