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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
The De Sterhoek landfill, located in Kruibeke/Zwijndrecht and owned by the Flemish Waterway, has submitted an application for the relaxation of the discharge standards for short-chain PFAS.
Zwijndrecht: De Sterhoek landfill requests relaxation for discharge of short-chain PFAS Read More »
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