PFAS Found in Fish and Water Across the UK and Spain
NonToxCo Research
Science & Safety Team · 4/8/2026
PFAS are in the fish and water in the UK and Spain. If you eat European seafood, you're eating forever chemicals.
Contamination Across Two Countries
A 2026 study in Environ Pollut assessed PFAS pollution in fish and water from the United Kingdom and Spain. Both countries showed contamination, and the researchers calculated what that means for human dietary exposure. The answer: it's a real concern.
Fish concentrate PFAS from contaminated water in their tissue. People who eat fish regularly get a steady dietary dose of forever chemicals. The study found PFAS across multiple species and water sources in both countries.
What You Can Do
Vary your protein sources. Don't rely on fish as your only protein. Filter your drinking water. Choose smaller, younger fish (they accumulate less). Browse non-toxic kitchen alternatives for PFAS-free cookware to avoid adding more exposure at home.