PROMISCES' Water Projects Europe on PFAS Solutions
January 8, 2025
On 10 December, 2024, the three European projects PROMISCES, SCENARIOS and
LIFE SOuRCE join forces for a Water Projects Europe event on “PFAS Solutions: Technologies and Policies for Circular Water Cycles in Support of the Zero Pollution Action Plan”, providing a deep dive into their PFAS management strategies.
Our event was attended by nearly 80 participants and by that warming up the audience for this year’s WaterKnowledgeEurope 2024.
During our session, we pinpointed that PFAS contamination isn’t just an environmental issue - it’s a multifaceted challenge affecting health, trust, and our economy. The healthrisks are alarming, and the psychological stress it causes, coupled with a growing distrust in governments and industries, underscores the urgency of action.
The economic impact? Significant. While remediation costs are high, the cost of inaction is even higher. Yet, blind spots remain—standardization, feasibility of solutions, and timely scientific input to policymakers are critical gaps we must address.
Another concerning issue is the pace of action. Scientists often wait too long to release the knowledge needed to drive solutions. Innovation loops, where industries adopt new methods, are urgently needed.
A big thank you for our colleagues from the Life-Source project and SCENARIOS Project EU for being part of this event!
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