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Belgium·Europe·Health·Climate

Belgium PFAS contamination spreads in multiple water supplies

Wednesday, 23 September 2026, 07:08 · 1 min read

Belgium is facing growing concerns over PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a group of persistent synthetic chemicals linked to serious health risks) contaminating multiple water supplies across the country. The crisis has affected several regions, raising alarm among health authorities and water management bodies about the safety of drinking water for residents. The spread of these so-called "forever chemicals" underscores a broader European challenge in managing industrial pollution and protecting public water infrastructure.

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VRT NWS — België stevent af op grootste droogte sinds jaren 70: Brusselse drinkwaterproducent Vivaqua kan minder water uit Maas halen ↗︎
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