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Firm releases almost 800kg of ‘forever chemical’ a year into Lancashire river

Exclusive: A chemicals company is releasing large quantities of a PFAS “forever chemical” described as being “very persistent, mobile and toxic” into the River Wyre in Lancashire each year, and is not breaking any rules.

CHEMICALS PFAS POLLUTION REGULATION
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