PFAS Levels Surge in Protected UK Marine Area After Sewage Discharges

New research reveals significant increases in harmful 'forever chemicals' in Langstone Harbor, raising calls for an urgent ban.

Researchers from the University of Portsmouth and the Marine Conservation Society detected a rise in PFAS levels in Langstone Harbor after sewage discharges.
The study identified eight different PFAS compounds post-discharge, compared to just one before, with some banned substances exceeding environmental quality standards.
PFAS, used in various consumer products, are linked to severe health issues and persist in the environment, impacting marine ecosystems and potentially human health.
Seaweed in the harbor showed PFAS concentrations over 6,000 times higher than surrounding water, posing risks to marine life and the food chain.
Experts urge the UK Government to ban PFAS where alternatives exist to prevent further environmental and health impacts.