Netherlands: worry about PFAS 2019

PFAS, or non-biodegradable harmful substances which can be found in the ground in many places, are no longer allowed to be transported in the Netherlands because of a stricter environmental policy. This has consequences for large dredging companies, but also for small self-employed, such as gardeners. Is this an issue the Dutch are worried about? Roughly half of respondents to this survey stated to be worried about PFAS, with just under 15 percent expressing serious concerns. By comparison, 11 percent of participants stated not to worried at all.

To what extent are you worried about the problems around PFAS?

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Release date

November 2019

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Region

Netherlands

Survey time period

November 7, 2019 to November 13, 2019

Number of respondents

1,902 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Panel survey

Supplementary notes

This question was phrased by the source as follows: "Kunt u per onderwerp aangeven in hoeverre de problemen op dit gebied u zorgen baren? PFAS" (English: Could you indicate per topic to what extent problems around this topic worry you? PFAS)
The results have been weighted to represent the entire population.

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