Alerts October 2026 (United Kingdom)
3 published alerts, 1 currently active.
Experts renew calls for urgent PFAS action as UK says evidence of health risks lacking
Residents of Thornton-Cleveleys near Blackpool, UK, were found with elevated levels of PFOA in their blood, likely stemming from a local PFAS-producing plant. Experts are calling for urgent action to address this environmental contamination, with local guidance advising residents to peel garden fruit and avoid eating eggs from local birds. The Drinking Water Inspectorate for England and Wales monitors PFAS levels.
Essex village residents spent weeks without safe water
Residents in Terling, Essex, experienced more than three weeks of unsafe drinking water that was "visibly brown, sludgy" due to a mystery contamination. The prolonged incident forced villagers to rely on bottled water for essential daily activities like brushing teeth and to travel elsewhere for showering.
Boil water notice issued for part of Eastern Quarry, Ebbsfleet Garden City, for third day
Independent Water Networks (IWN) issued a precautionary boil water notice on September 28 for parts of the Eastern Quarry area in Ebbsfleet Garden City, including specific streets like Watt Close and Longhoughton Avenue. Residents are advised to boil water before consumption, food preparation, or teeth brushing due to ongoing investigations into water quality. The notice remains active while extensive water quality sampling is carried out, with bottled water being distributed to affected households.