According to the Earthmoving Commission, the works on the Scheldt tunnel on the Antwerp Left Bank can continue without additional risks to public health and the environment. A few interventions should suffice to prevent further contamination with PFOS. However, the standards used by the commission are open to discussion. What conclusions can we draw from the commission's report on the priorities of the Flemish Government?
photo Jonas Roosens (Belga) | The Flemish government wants to gain insight into the impact of the pollution by conducting a blood test for PFOS in people living near 3M.