日內瓦州 PFAS 污染需要緊急行動

日內瓦州的多個地點受到 PFAS 污染。這些合成分子也被稱為“永遠的污染物”，因為它們不可生物降解。薩蒂尼和艾爾拉維爾之間的地區污染嚴重：污染程度比參考標準高出400倍。

PFAS Contamination: Geneva Canton Sites Face Urgent Action

PFAS 污染：日內瓦州工廠面臨緊急行動

Persistent and Bioaccumulative Pollutants (PFAS), also known as "forever chemicals" due to their resistance to biodegradation, have contaminated numerous sites throughout the canton of Geneva. A particularly concerning area, situated between Satigny and Aire-la-Ville, exhibits PFAS levels over 400 times the recommended safety limit, posing significant environmental hazards.

持久性和生物累積性污染物（PFAS）因其難以生物降解而被稱為“永久化學物質”，已經污染了日內瓦州的許多地點。位於薩蒂尼和艾爾拉維爾之間的一個特別令人擔憂的區域，其 PFAS 含量超過建議安全限值的 400 倍，構成嚴重的環境危害。

Beneath the seemingly tranquil surface of this verdant area along the Rhône River lies a hidden crisis: exceptionally high concentrations of PFAS. These synthetic compounds are widely used in various consumer products, including waterproof clothing, non-stick cookware, and fire-fighting foams, due to their water-repellent, non-adhesive, and heat-resistant properties.

在羅納河沿岸這片青翠地區看似平靜的表面之下，隱藏著一個隱藏的危機：PFAS 濃度異常高。這些合成化合物因其防水、不沾黏和耐熱的特性而廣泛應用於各種消費品，包括防水服裝、不沾鍋和消防泡沫。

Extensive testing conducted by the canton of Geneva, as published by Le Temps and RTS, has revealed 12 sites with PFAS-contaminated groundwater. One site, in particular, has an alarming concentration of 20,000 nanograms per liter.

《時代報》和 RTS 發表的日內瓦州進行的廣泛測試顯示，12 個地點的地下水受到 PFAS 污染。尤其是一個地點，其濃度高達每公升 20,000 納克，令人震驚。

This contaminated zone stretches over a distance of 2.5 kilometers, extending from Bois-de-Bay in Satigny to the area north of Route de Verbois in Aire-la-Ville, adjacent to the Cheneviers factory.

該污染區綿延 2.5 公里，從薩蒂尼的 Bois-de-Bay 一直延伸到 Aire-la-Ville 的 Route de Verbois 以北地區，毗鄰 Cheneviers 工廠。

Concerned local authorities, including Dominique Novelle, Mayor of Aire-la-Ville, have expressed deep worry. "My primary concern is the presence of this pollution in our area. Identifying its source is crucial, yet we currently lack answers. The Department of Territory has initiated further investigations, and we trust that prompt responses will be provided to inform and reassure the public," Mayor Novelle stated.

包括艾爾拉維爾市長多米尼克·諾維爾在內的相關地方當局表達了深切的擔憂。 “我最擔心的是我們地區存在這種污染。確定其來源至關重要，但我們目前缺乏答案。領土部已啟動進一步調查，我們相信將迅速做出反應，以告知公眾並讓公眾放心”，諾維爾市長說。

The Service de Géologie, Sols et Déchets (GESDEC) has acknowledged the unknown origin of the contamination, emphasizing the need for extensive investigation to determine its cause. The Director of GESDEC estimates a two-year timeframe for identifying the responsible parties. However, he assures the public that the current contamination poses no immediate health risks.

地質、太陽和地質服務局 (GESDEC) 承認污染來源不明，並強調需要進行廣泛調查以確定原因。 GESDEC 主任估計需要兩年的時間來確定責任方。然而，他向民眾保證，目前的污染不會造成直接的健康風險。

Mayor Novelle echoes this reassurance for his constituents, stating, "The water consumed in our municipality is sourced from Lake Geneva through the SIG drinking water network. Local farmers utilize water directly from the Rhône River. Therefore, no one in Aire-la-Ville utilizes water from the affected aquifer."

Novelle 市長向他的選民重申了這項保證，他表示：「我們市消耗的水是透過SIG 飲用水網絡從日內瓦湖獲取的。當地農民直接使用來自羅納河的水。因此，艾爾拉維爾沒有人利用受影響含水層的水。

It is important to note that the decontamination of the contaminated site has yet to be scheduled. Under Swiss law, the polluter is legally responsible for the costs associated with environmental cleanup.

值得注意的是，污染場地的淨化工作尚未安排。根據瑞士法律，污染者對環境清理相關費用負有法律責任。