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Buncefield - Historic Explosion - Current Toxic Legacy

Submitted by Peter George on

The explosion and fire at the Buncefield oil depot in Hemel Hempstead occurred in 2005. This may seem a long time ago, however the foam used to fight this fire and many other sources have or a leaving a toxic legacy that does not break down once released into the environment. 

These per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), used in a wide range of everyday items as well as firefighting foams and industrial processes can now be found in concerning concentrations in our soil and water.

There are two excellent articles in the Guardian on the scale of ‘forever chemical’ pollution and Buncefield: the PFAS legacy