Mapping Canada’s PFAS hotspots

Mapping Canada’s PFAS hotspots

Invisible, toxic and slow to break down — forever chemicals are contaminating our water and food. Here’s what we know about forever chemical hotspots in Canada.

Accidental risk and pollutant emission figures improved in 2024. However, the year was marked by the identification of PFAS in aqueous discharges and a stronger weather-related accidentology.

Link https://www.endseurope.com/article/1918211/leak-commission-sets-sights-pfas-clea… Date Thursday, May 15, 2025 Medium ENDS Europe Region EU

CBC News analysis identifies Canadian hot spots for PFAS risk of water contamination - Ground Water Canada

A CBC News analysis has recognized a number of sites in Canada where drinking water is at risk of being contaminated by PFAS, otherwise known as “forever chemicals.” CBC News has created a map of Canada that depicts the country’s PFAS “hot spots.” PFAS that seeps into groundwater has the potential to spread into wells, depending on groundwater flow and other variables. CBC News report | READ MORE In a related story, the U.S. Environmental Protec…