The introduction of stricter rules for the treatment of PFAS-contaminated soil on Flemish construction sites has again been postponed by the Flemish Government.
Once again, Flemish postponement of stricter rules regarding PFAS Read More »
The costs of the Oosterweel project continue to rise, and in the meantime Flemish taxpayers are in danger of being presented with the bill for the remediation of the soil and groundwater, polluted by the spread of PFAS substances by the chemical company 3M in Zwijndrecht.
In the centre of Ciney, there was more than twice as much TFA in the drinking water as the future European standard of 500 nanograms per litre (ng/l) for all PFAS chemicals, which may apply from the beginning of 2026.
The Enforcement Department is still unable to check 3M's permit with TFA. Read More »
3M submits new phased soil remediation project for residential and recreational area zone 1b and 2 of Zwijndrecht and Beveren.
The situation surrounding TFA (trifluoroacetic acid), a type of PFAS (poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances), in Brussels drinking water is raising growing concerns. Recent analyses by Vivaqua show that concentrations of this 'eternal pollutant' are structurally present in all six drinking water reservoirs serving Brussels and almost all exceed the future European guideline of 500 ng/L.
PFAS: TFA concentrations in Brussels residents' water exceed future European standard Read More »
In the centre of Ciney, there was more than twice as much TFA in the drinking water as the future European standard of 500 nanograms per litre (ng/l) for all PFAS chemicals, which may apply from the beginning of 2026.
Worrying amount of PFAS in drinking water Ciney Read More »
The province of Zeeland is concerned about the presence of PFAS in milk and meat from cattle in the cross-border nature reserve Verdronken Land van Saeftinghe.
PFAS in cattle nature reserve Drowned Land of Saeftinghe Read More »
Climaxi and Grondrecht have filed a suspensive appeal with the Flemish government against the recently adjusted discharge standards for TFA and other ultra-short chain PFAS from 3M in Zwijndrecht.
Climaxi and Grondrecht appeal against 3M discharge standards in Scheldt Read More »
In response to PFAS contamination, the Walloon government will restrict the use of sludge from urban wastewater treatment plants as fertilizer in agriculture from January 2025.
How polluted is the Flemish ambient air by PFAS? VITO conducted an exploratory study by measuring PFAS in falling dust, suspended dust and gas phase at various types of locations in Flanders: from urban background to landfills.
Final report 'Research into PFAS in ambient air in Flanders' Read More »
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