Residents Face Health Risks From Nearby Factory Pollution

DORDRECHT, NETHERLANDS - SEPTEMBER 9: PFAS manufacturer Chemours seen from a public road on September 9, 2024 in Dordrecht, Netherlands. Residents of Dordrecht, near the PFAS-producing Chemours factory, face health risks. A recent survey shows that 90% of Dutch people support measures against PFAS pollution, with Dordrecht residents expressing higher-than-average concern about its health impact. These toxic chemicals do not degrade, are difficult to remove from water using current methods, and pose a threat to both human health and the environment. (Photo by Pierre Crom/Getty Images)