Thames Water's drought plan faces chemical rise
Thames Water's pilot scheme to recycle water by drawing up to 75 million liters daily from the River Thames and replacing it with treated sewage has resulted in levels of a toxic “forever chemical,” PFOS, rising to 13 times the legal limit. Despite public claims that the project would not harm the river, technical notes reveal rapid increases in PFOS and high levels of iron, which could pose environmental and health risks. The scheme, valued at over £350 million and facing cost increases, aims to address future droughts but faces environmental concerns and opposition from local authorities and groups.
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