French Report Reveals Industrial Sites Drive Overwhelming PFAS Pollution

A new analysis highlights that a small number of factories, including the now-closed Solvay plant, account for nearly all PFAS emissions, exacerbating environmental and health concerns.

The Solvay chemical plant in Salindres, France, officially ceased operations, with workers raising concerns about long-term health impacts from PFAS exposure.
A Générations Futures report confirmed that 5% of industrial sites in France are responsible for 99% of PFAS emissions, with Solvay's Salindres facility identified as a major emitter.
Employees at the Salindres plant reported inadequate protective measures and fear future illnesses, including cancer, due to prolonged exposure to PFAS chemicals.
PFAS, often called 'forever chemicals,' are linked to severe health risks like cancer and organ damage, and persist in the environment, contaminating water, soil, and air.
French and European agencies are conducting ongoing studies to establish toxicity and exposure guidelines, while recent legislation has tightened restrictions on PFAS use.