Climate
Dordrecht Has Highest PFAS Levels in Blood Among Dutch Municipalities
The RIVM reports that approximately three-quarters of the Dutch population had excessive PFAS levels in their blood in 2025, with Dordrecht recording the highest values among municipalities, surpassed only by industrial areas in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen. While these figures represent a slight improvement compared to 2016-2017 data, the RIVM describes the news as cautiously positive due to declining overall concentrations. The agency advocates for a European ban on PFAS, noting that current measurements are based on blood donors who may have lower levels and do not include all PFAS variants such as TFA.
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