Blood tests from many residents near the airport had high levels of so-called 'forever chemicals'.
PFAS, used in firefighting foam, leaked into the area by the airport's fire training ground in the early 1990s
Experts have recommended that a blood treatment is offered to Jersey people with high levels of PFAS. PFAS, used in firefighting foam, leaked into the area by Jersey Airport's fire training ground in the early 1990s.in a draft report, recommended therapeutic phlebotomy for those affected.The panel also launched the second of five reports, which will assess the impact of exposure to PFAS on health.In addition, the panel visited a site in St Peter where the Natural Environment team were testing water samples and observed the area near the airport, where PFAS contamination was detected.
Dr Steve Hajioff, independent chair of the panel, said: "We have asked those affected to come forward as experts by experience. "We intend to recommend to ministers that a therapeutic phlebotomy service is set up and offered to islanders who were previously tested and where it is appropriate based on their individual circumstances."
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