Health
Notably High PFAS Levels in South Holland Tap Water: 'We Cannot Avoid It'
A Greenpeace analysis reveals that approximately one-third of Dutch drinking water contains higher levels of PFAS than recommended by the RIVM, with particularly elevated concentrations in South and North Holland. While legally permissible limits remain higher, the RIVM's stricter advisory value of 4.4 nanograms per liter is exceeded in areas like IJmuiden and Zaandam. Experts emphasize that tap water remains safe to drink as most exposure comes from food and air, but call for a total ban on PFAS usage to prevent contamination at the source.
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