‘Forever chemicals’ surge during pilot of Thames Water plan to combat drought
Thames Water's pilot project to recycle wastewater into the River Thames has been linked to high levels of toxic 'forever chemicals'. The findings contradict company claims that the recycling scheme would not harm the local environment.
Why it matters
It raises significant concerns about water quality and the efficacy of current wastewater treatment technologies in removing persistent pollutants.
Rocks exposed on the River Thames by Teddington Lock, London, on 8 August as drought conditions continue. Rocks exposed on the River Thames by Teddington Lock, London, on 8 August as drought conditions continue. Water ‘Forever chemicals’ surge during pilot of Thames Water plan to combat drought Exclusive: utility company wants to draw off tens of millions of litres of water a day from Thames and replace it with treated effluent
Prefer the Guardian on Google Levels of a toxic “forever chemical” rose to 13 times the legal limit during Thames Water pilots for a controversial multimillion pound water recycling scheme that will pump millions of litres of treated sewage into the River Thames during drought.
The data from the pilots is in stark contrast to public comments from Thames Water that their water recycling project in south-west London will not harm the riverine environment.
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