Agenda September 2026

PFAS in the Rhine – a focus on water protection, Leverkusen, Germany, 26 September

On Saturday 26 September, Volt Leverkusen will host the information and discussion event PFAS im Rhein – Gewässerschutz im Fokus at the Alte Zündholzfabrik in Leverkusen-Hitdorf. The event will focus on PFAS pollution in the Rhine, its impact on water bodies and ecosystems, and the challenges it poses for drinking water supply. Gerard Stroomberg, Director of RIWA-Rijn, will give the keynote presentation, highlighting the cross-border perspective and the importance of the Rhine for downstream drinking water supplies. The presentation will be followed by a moderated panel discussion and an open exchange with experts from science, politics and the water sector.

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