Trifluoroacetic acid (trifluoroacetate), a subset of the PFAS group of chemicals TFA in drinking water does not degrade, which is why it is also referred to as a perpetual chemical. Each new entry [open post...]
In recent months, reports of the contamination of our drinking water with so-called "forever chemicals" such as trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) and PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have caused a stir. We have reported on [open post...]
Almost all regions of our country are potentially affected by drinking water contamination and drinking water warnings and water alerts are issued almost daily in our country. In frequent cases, this concerns bacterial contamination, [open post...]
Water management experts warn about the risks of so-called forever chemicals PFAS from industry. They particularly emphasize the high levels of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) in the environment, including groundwater, lakes and [open post...]
Worrying results from the investigation of drinking water and bodies of water in Germany Four studies by the Federal Environment Agency are sounding the alarm: German bodies of water and drinking water resources [open post...]
Federal Ministry of Health and the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture Second ordinance to amend the drinking water ordinance Stricter rules for tap water now apply in Germany, as announced by the Federal Environment [open post...]
Sorry, this entry is only available in Deutsch. Berlin: Massiver Anstieg an Rauschgiftrückständen im Abwasser Rund 85 Prozent mehr: Untersuchungen zeigen einen Anstieg von Rauschgiftrückständen im Berliner Abwasser. Dies deutet auf einen wachsenden [open post...]
Sorry, this entry is only available in Deutsch. PFAS-Chemikalien sind im Grundwasser und damit im globalen Wasserkreislauf enthalten. Eine gründliche Entfernung über reguläre Klaranlagen ist aus heutiger Sicht nicht gegeben, die Kontamination ist umfassend und [open post...]
Pollutant load from PFC/PFAS The current exposure to PFC/PFAS in 1,500 cities in Germany is also an opportunity for public TV stations to contribute to discussions and make statements. Experts in an [open post...]
An investigation by NDR, WDR and SZ has shown that the problem with the poison of the century PFAS is much greater in Germany than previously assumed. The industrially produced chemicals have been detected [open post...]
From January 11th, 2023, the European Drinking Water Directive 2020/2184 must be implemented into national law. The new Drinking Water Ordinance 2023 with more consumer protection measures obliges all supply operators (such as municipalities, [open post...]
Manufacturers of food, soft drinks, confectionery and even pharmaceuticals often use sweeteners instead of sugar Industry uses various substances, which are subdivided into sugar alcohols such as xylitol or sorbitol. These are chemically very [open post...]
According to a new study, rainwater is so heavily contaminated with chemicals that nowhere in the world is it of drinking quality. Rainwater is contaminated with chemicals above recommended limits, even in the most [open post...]
PFAS: In addition to microplastics and plastics, per- and polyfluorinated alkyl compounds are other chemical substances that are extremely persistent in the environment and harmful to health. They can be [open post...]
Sorry, this entry is only available in Deutsch. Erneut Gift im Grundwasser von Neuruppin: Müllkippe der EPW als Quelle vermutet Erneut kämpft Neuruppin mit giftigen Stoffen im Grundwasser. Spuren davon lassen sich sogar am Wasserwerk [open post...]
Sorry, this entry is only available in Deutsch. Fluorierte Chemikalien raus aus dem Trinkwasser Per- und polyfluorierte Alkylsubstanzen - kurz PFAS genannt - belasten inzwischen das Rohwasser vieler Wasserwerke. Trinkwassergrenzwerte für diese Schadstoffe zwingen Wasserwerke [open post...]