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Government urged to act over chemicals found in Britain's water supply
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SCIENTISTS called on the government today to urgently revise its drinking water standards due to alarming levels of so-called “forever chemicals” associated with cancer and fertility issues.

An analysis of data from the Forever Pollution Project showed that over a third of water sources in England and Wales contain medium- to high-risk levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

These pollutants have been linked to a number of health issues including cancer, liver damage, fertility issues and defects in unborn children.

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