31. Januar 2025|
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|10 months agoWidespread TFA contamination found in Swiss bottled water
Recent testing reveals 10 out of 13 bottled water brands in Switzerland contain trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), raising environmental and health concerns
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- TFA (trifluoroacetic acid) belongs to PFAS family of 'forever chemicals' that are highly persistent in the environment
- TFA is commonly used in pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and electronics industries
- Ground water across Switzerland's intensively farmed plateau contains elevated TFA levels
By The Numbers
10 out of 13
bottled water brands tested positive for TFA
0.8 micrograms per litre
highest TFA concentration (Henniez brand)
1-10 micrograms per litre
TFA concentration in Swiss plateau ground water
They Said
"The persistence of these chemicals means they build up in the environment, making them increasingly difficult to avoid"