Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in the Rusizi River System, Burundi: A Multi-Compartment Assessment from Tributaries to Lake Tanganyika

Toxics 2026 Open access

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Authors: Thimo Groffen, Giulia Lodi, Joël Ndayishimiye, Simon Buhungu, Léopold Nduwimana, Lambert Niyoyitungiye, Jonas Schoelynck
DOI: 10.3390/toxics14020123
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Abstract

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are global pollutants, yet data from tropical freshwater ecosystems remain scarce. This study provides the first assessment of PFAS occurrence in the Rusizi delta (Burundi), from tributaries to Lake Tanganyika, by analyzing water, sediment, macrophytes, and fish, and by evaluating human health risks from fish consumption. In water, only PFOA (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances research Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact Fluoride Effects and Removal

Publication details

Journal / source
Toxics
Volume
14
Issue
2
Pages
123–123
Publication date
28 January 2026
Language
EN