PFAS pollution in Ronse higher than expected: "New PFAS types in many soil samples"

Recent measurements from VUB confirm that PFAS pollution levels in Ronse's water and soil remain significantly high, similar to previous assessments. Researchers found concentrations in water still exceed Flemish environmental standards by 50 to 80 times. New PFAS compounds were detected in various soil samples, raising concerns about their potential health impacts. The study highlights the need for stricter regulations and continuous monitoring to protect public health. Climaxi emphasizes that multiple companies, not just Utexbel, contributed to the contamination and calls for permanent monitoring stations in the area.