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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Leana Hosea and Rachel Salvidge

Bloodletting recommended for Jersey residents after PFAS contamination

People leaving an aircraft at St Helier airport
Private drinking water supplies in Jersey were polluted by the use of firefighting foams containing PFAS at the island’s airport. Photograph: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

Residents of Jersey have been recommended bloodletting to reduce high concentrations of “forever chemicals” in their blood after tests showed some islanders have levels that can lead to health problems.

Private drinking water supplies in Jersey were polluted by the use of firefighting foams containing PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) at the island’s airport, which were manufactured by the US multinational 3M.

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