Toxic PFAS levels detected in Swiss lake fish

Study reveals concerning levels of PFAS chemicals in trout and pike from western Switzerland's lakes, potentially affecting commercial fishing industry.

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Trout and pike in western Swiss lakes contain excessive levels of PFAS chemicals.
The contamination levels are high enough to potentially jeopardize the commercial sale of these fish.
A sampling campaign was conducted across four cantons: Fribourg, Geneva, Neuchâtel, and Vaud.
146 fish were tested between May and December 2024.
The lakes tested include Lake Geneva, Lake Neuchâtel, Lake Murten, and Lac de Joux.