Islanders want answers on the health implications of chemicals that leaked into drinking water.
Of the 88 residents tested 70% were found to have high levels of a PFAS compound in their bloodOverlooking Jersey's west coastline, a cluster of farms and houses lie at the foot of the airport, but underneath the isolated and peaceful landscape is a hidden danger.
People living in the area believe the contaminated water damaged crops and caused a litany of ongoing serious health issues.research is ongoing to determine if higher levels can lead to various health problemsAfter the foam was confirmed to be in drinking water in 1993 the island's government and the airport, which it owns, stopped the use of the foam, and offered to install new bore holes for affected residents.
The deal was kept secret until a Jersey journalist obtained a leaked document in 2021 revealing details of the agreement.In 2006 Jersey Airport contributed about £500,000 towards bringing mains water supplies to the area and offered to pay to connect properties to ensure they had access to safe drinking water.'Don't even wash in it'
"I called public health first - they took some samples of the water - took it back to 3M who confirmed it was their foam. We were told not to even bathe in the water - 'don't even wash in it'." He drank water from a private borehole and believes his health problems are linked to the chemicals found in the contaminated water.
"My young son had to witness the suffering and pain that went on. It's something that's affected him to this day.
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