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France’s Water Crisis and PFAS Costs | France News
France faces a staggering bill to detox its tap water, with costs ranging from 1.3 to 5.7 billion euros annually to combat PFAS—“forever chemicals” linked to serious health risks. A shocking third of French citizens may already be consuming water exceeding EU safety limits. The cheapest cleanup plan still leaves 28% of the population exposed and ignores the stubborn contaminant TFA. With potential water price hikes of over 35%, the government must balance public tolerance, support for low-income households, and funding amid rising debt. Private companies managing most water infrastructure add…
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