Levels of toxic 'forever' chemicals in English rivers fall by nearly a third
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Levels of toxic 'forever' chemicals in English rivers fall by nearly a third

3 hours ago · Originally published 12 Nov 2026 9/10 Original headline: Significant drop in levels of toxic 'forever' chemicals in English rivers
Concentrations of the toxic chemicals PFOS and PFOA in English rivers have dropped by approximately 30% over the last decade. This decline follows stricter national restrictions on their use, marking a significant step in reducing long-term environmental contamination from these persistent substances.
Source: BBC News UK England
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