Occurrence of PFAS in municipal drinking water: a participatory case study in London, UK

Environmental Science Advances 2026 Open access

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Authors: Alexandra K. Richardson, Wei-Han Tien, Charlotte I. Z. O’Hern, William Francis, Sarah Dack, Leon Patrick Barron, Frédéric B. Piel
DOI: 10.1039/d6va00076b
Cited by: 1
References: 31

Abstract

) water samples, therefore providing an effective way to reduce concentrations in regions where such contamination is of greater concern and/or where PFAS are not routinely monitored. Our findings provide reassuring evidence about the quality of municipal drinking water in London and the UK as a whole when considering official measurements made at treatment plants. We also provide benchmark risk assessment data for the future and information to concerned citizens about the quality of tap drinking water.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research Fluoride Effects and Removal Environmental Chemistry and Analysis

Publication details

Journal / source
Environmental Science Advances
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
5
Issue
7
Pages
1700–1709
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN