Stop chemicals polluting Thames, petition demands (opens original article in a new tab)

Campaigners in London are petitioning to stop 'forever chemicals' from polluting the Thames, demanding higher wastewater treatment standards. Thames Water's plan to use treated wastewater for drinking water faces opposition over environmental and health concerns. The petition requires a government response if it reaches 10,000 signatures.

• Campaigners demand higher standards for wastewater treatment to prevent pollution of the River Thames
• Thames Water's plan involves replacing 75 million litres of river water with treated wastewater
• EU directive requires additional treatment stages for micropollutants by 2045
• Petition seeks government response with over 10,000 signatures