日内瓦州 PFAS 污染需要采取紧急行动

日内瓦州的多个地点受到 PFAS 污染。这些合成分子也被称为“永远的污染物”，因为它们不可生物降解。萨蒂尼和艾尔拉维尔之间的地区污染严重：污染程度比参考标准高出400倍。

PFAS Contamination: Geneva Canton Sites Face Urgent Action

PFAS 污染：日内瓦州工厂面临紧急行动

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.

持久性和生物累积性污染物（PFAS）因其难以生物降解而被称为“永久化学品”，已经污染了日内瓦州的许多地点。位于萨蒂尼和艾尔拉维尔之间的一个特别令人担忧的区域，其 PFAS 含量超过建议安全限值的 400 倍，构成严重的环境危害。

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.

在罗讷河沿岸这片青翠地区看似平静的表面之下，隐藏着一个隐藏的危机：PFAS 浓度异常高。这些合成化合物因其防水、不粘和耐热的特性而广泛应用于各种消费品，包括防水服装、不粘炊具和消防泡沫。

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.

《时代报》和 RTS 发表的日内瓦州进行的广泛测试显示，12 个地点的地下水受到 PFAS 污染。尤其是一个地点，其浓度高达每升 20,000 纳克，令人震惊。

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.

该污染区绵延 2.5 公里，从萨蒂尼的 Bois-de-Bay 一直延伸到 Aire-la-Ville 的 Route de Verbois 以北地区，毗邻 Cheneviers 工厂。

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.

包括艾尔拉维尔市市长多米尼克·诺维尔在内的相关地方当局表达了深切的担忧。 “我最担心的是我们地区存在这种污染。确定其来源至关重要，但我们目前缺乏答案。领土部已启动进一步调查，我们相信将迅速做出反应，以告知公众并让公众放心”，诺维尔市长说道。

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.

地质、太阳和地质服务局 (GESDEC) 承认污染来源不明，并强调需要进行广泛调查以确定其原因。 GESDEC 主任估计需要两年的时间来确定责任方。然而，他向公众保证，目前的污染不会造成直接的健康风险。

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 市长向他的选民重申了这一保证，他表示：“我们市消耗的水是通过 SIG 饮用水网络从日内瓦湖获取的。当地农民直接使用来自罗讷河的水。因此，艾尔拉维尔没有人利用受影响含水层的水。”

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，污染场地的净化工作尚未安排。根据瑞士法律，污染者对环境清理相关费用负有法律责任。