French Report Highlights 'Super-Emitters' Driving PFAS Pollution Crisis

New findings reveal 5.4% of industrial sites are responsible for over 99% of PFAS emissions, with urgent calls for action as health and environmental concerns mount.

The NGO Générations Futures has identified 13 industrial sites in France as major PFAS 'super-emitters,' including Solvay's Salindres facility, which recently ceased TFA production.
A report released on April 1, 2025, shows that 5.4% of industrial sites are responsible for the vast majority of PFAS emissions, with concentrated pollution threatening local communities and ecosystems.
Workers at Solvay's Salindres plant report health concerns linked to prolonged PFAS exposure, with insufficient protective measures cited in multiple assessments.
Despite regulatory progress, including a 2023 mandate for emission analysis, monitoring gaps and limited enforcement leave significant risks unaddressed.
PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals,' persist in the environment and are linked to potential cancer, organ damage, and other health issues, prompting calls for stricter regulations and industrial accountability.