Bloodletting recommended for Jersey residents after PFAS contamination

The island's private drinking water supplies were polluted by use of firefighting foams containing forever chemicals'

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Residents of Jersey have been recommended bloodletting to reduce high concentrations of forever chemicals" in their blood after tests showed some islanders have levels that can lead to health problems.

Private drinking water supplies in Jersey were polluted by the use of firefighting foams containing PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) at the island's airport, which were manufactured by the US multinational 3M.