These values were higher than allowed by the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM). There are multiple scenarios calculated, and at worst has long exceeded the limit 25 years, RIVM reported Wednesday.
The RIVM has examined distribution of the substance in the period 1970 to 2012. Around the factory there is no increased exposure to PFOA through drinking water. But people are well exposed to the substance through the air.
There will be additional research. Then it is determined whether a health among residents makes sense.
It is already clear that people who have come to live near the plant after 2002, need not have worried. From that year, the measured values within the seemingly secure border, according to the RIVM.
Health
The RIVM said Wednesday that chronic exposure to PFOA, as the company in Dordrecht health effects (such as liver) can not be ruled out.
from animal studies showing that the additional risk seems limited to cancer. More concrete indications of possible health effects are based on the research that is now done, not to give.
Recommendations
The Department of Infrastructure and let the environment know that the Province of South Holland and the municipalities of Dordrecht, Sliedrecht and Papendrecht has been agreed that all the recommendations of the RIVM be taken immediately. For residents organize the three municipalities in the short term an information.
PFOA was used until 2012 for the production of Teflon. In 2013 it was manufactured in Europe under the heading of Very High Concern Substances placed because the substance is persistent, toxic to reproduction and possibly carcinogenic.
Employee
Potential health effects in workers fall outside the scope of this study, says RIVM. As more research is needed.
The management of the chemical company decided Wednesday after consultations with trade union FNV employees and former employees who are involved in the production, at the expense of the company can have their blood tested at toxins
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