The village of Megali Sterna in Kilkis, Greece, has faced a severe water contamination issue for the past two months due to high arsenic levels. Residents, as reported by village president Diogenis Ioannidis, are now relying on bottled water for…
The European Environment Agency has reported that contamination from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), specifically perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), often exceeds safety thresholds in European waters. The report reveals that up to 100% of coastal waters and a significant portion of…
The Stamata Municipality has issued an urgent announcement informing residents that due to excessive chlorination, the water is no longer safe for consumption. Citizens are advised not to use the water for drinking, cooking, or other domestic purposes until the…
Recent heavy rainfall in Greece has led to a dramatic increase in water flow from the Kaliakoudas springs, surging from 70 to 700 cubic meters per hour. The resulting cloudy water has prompted local authorities to recommend that citizens avoid…
Residents in approximately fifteen towns in Seine-Maritime have been advised against drinking tap water due to contamination from clay and silt particles following heavy rains. The regional health agency has warned of potential microbial risks and is distributing bottled water…
In 2023, Germany experienced a substantial rise in hazardous substances released into the environment, amounting to approximately 21 million liters, nearly three times the previous year’s figures. Despite a stable number of incidents, with 1,876 accidents recorded—the lowest since 1997—the…
