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flag Over 61,000 aging European landfills, many unlined and in floodplains, risk polluting water supplies with toxic chemicals.

flag Thousands of aging landfills across Europe, many lacking modern containment, are located in floodplains and drinking water zones, risking toxic leaks into ecosystems and water supplies. flag A new map identifies over 61,000 sites, with 28% in flood-prone areas and nearly 90% unlined, raising concerns over PFAS, mercury, and other pollutants. flag Climate change and inadequate data hinder risk assessment, despite EU rules banning unlined landfills. flag Experts warn of growing contamination threats, urging better monitoring and management to protect public health and the environment.

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