The European Commission is urging Belgium to significantly improve the quality of its surface water and groundwater. A recent assessment of the Water Framework Directive shows that Belgium is far from achieving the agreed targets. Without swift and effective measures, financial sanctions are looming.
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Chemours ordered to pay millions for illegal PFAS discharge. Discover how South Holland is intervening and what the consequences are for the company.
Chemours Risks Million-Euro Fine for Illegal PFAS Discharge in South Holland Read More »
In the Zwijndrecht region, 39 agricultural and horticultural companies have applied for compensation from chemical company 3M. These companies claim to have suffered losses due to the so-called no-regret measures that were introduced in response to the PFAS contamination in the area. The consequences of this will continue to be felt in 2024.
39 agricultural and horticultural companies file damage claims against 3M in Zwijndrecht Read More »
The remediation of the PFAS-contaminated soils in Zwijndrecht is a necessary step, but the way in which this is now threatening to happen is a major concern for us as a citizen collective.
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In Zwijndrecht, the remediation of gardens, fields and meadows that are contaminated with PFOS will start this year. It remains unclear where the more than 500,000 tons of contaminated soil will end up. “Cancel this remediation until there is a real solution.”
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