Jersey Water supports the findings of an independent report into PFAS contamination around Jersey Airport and the need for action to remediate polluted water sources in the area.
The Arcadis risk assessment report, commissioned by the Government of Jersey, provides a clearer understanding of the extent of the PFAS pollution in the “plume” and its implications for properties on private boreholes, as well as other water sources, including several of the utility’s own supplies that are no longer in use.
Jersey Water’s mains supply is not affected by the hotspot of PFAS contamination and continues to meet all current EU and UK regulatory standards for PFAS. While Jersey Water took proactive measures to stop using its borehole in St Ouen’s Bay and a stream at Pont Marquet several years ago, the utility has stressed the need to resolve the contamination so it can once again use these important water sources for the Island’s supply.
Jersey Water is supporting the Government of Jersey and Islanders to find long-term solutions to address PFAS pollution. The utility’s focus remains on investigating the most suitable PFAS treatment technologies for drinking water, drawing on the latest scientific evidence, international best practice and the forthcoming water quality regulatory standards that the Government of Jersey is due to adopt for the Island.
Since the contamination was identified in the 1990s, the utility has installed three sections of mains to enable affected properties to connect to mains water.
Jersey Water remains committed to continuing to supply safe, quality drinking water that Islanders can have confidence in.