WATERSHED Investigations

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03 June 2026 16:03

Study identifies sewage as a major source of PFAS in the Solent. PFAS enter sewage when we: - wash - it's in some toiletries - clean pots or food containers made with PFAS - wash clothes or upholstery treated with PFAS - use cleaning products containing PFAS share.google/liwbmk2qmcR7...

WATERSHED Investigations

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03 June 2026 16:00

We loaded the data on our Watershed Pollution Map so you can explore it. It's available here: share.google/ygwjoHzPYwzU...

WATERSHED Investigations

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03 June 2026 16:00

We're proud to say @dralexford.bsky.social + Dr Francesca Ginley were able to use some of the data on PFAS in animals, fish + birds we compiled from the Cefas archives in their excellent study. That data also featured in this article: share.google/1xI2qOk4ppY1...

Ashok Dadhwal

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01 June 2026 21:13

Scientists found toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” throughout the Solent food chain off southern England, with some samples reaching 13 times safe limits. Researchers traced pollution to sewage outflows, wastewater plants, landfills and military sites.

WATERSHED Investigations

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01 June 2026 21:12

High levels of PFAS - linked to cancers, liver, kidney + thyroid disorders - found in the sea in the Solent strait. The main source is thought to be treated sewage. They're present in sewage because we're surrounded by them in our daily lives. share.google/yLF9gGRNyKok... 🧵 1/6