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98% of UK Rivers Contaminated with Toxic 'Forever Chemical'

6/20/2025

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A shocking study from the University of York reveals that 98% of UK rivers are tainted with Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a persistent 'forever chemical.' North Yorkshire is the worst hit, with an alarming average of 990 ng/L. Experts warn that TFA threatens public health, calling for urgent measures to combat this environmental crisis.

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A shocking study from the University of York reveals that 98% of UK rivers are tainted with Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a persistent 'forever chemical.' North Yorkshire is the worst hit, with an alarming average of 990 ng/L. Experts warn that TFA threatens public health, calling for urgent measures to combat this environmental crisis.