Jersey Ministers to Respond to Water Contamination Petition
Jersey ministers must respond to a petition signed by more than 1,000 people demanding action to address water contamination, build a treatment plant, and improve PFAS-related healthcare.
The petition highlights risks posed by PFAS chemicals and nitrates in Jersey's water, calling for a treatment facility to protect public health, the food chain, and the environment. It cites international examples like Australia's $30m plant in Katherine as effective solutions.
In December, Jersey Water stated the island’s drinking water "remains among the best in the world," with PFAS levels 68% below UK and EU limits. The petition deadline is 17 June, and ministers are required to respond once 1,000 signatures are reached.