How Sde Dov Got Caught in the 'Forever Chemicals' Problem
PFAS contamination, known as 'forever chemicals,' has been discovered in the soil beneath the Sde Dov compound in Tel Aviv, where apartments are sold for about 8 million shekels. The Ministry of Environmental Protection changed the threshold values after the discovery, and legal proceedings have begun.
Chemical contamination of PFAS, known as 'forever chemicals,' has been discovered in the soil beneath the Sde Dov compound in Tel Aviv, where apartments are sold for about 8 million shekels. The Ministry of Environmental Protection discovered the contamination early this year, but a month and a half later changed the threshold values in a way that legitimizes the existing contamination, citing practical difficulties in soil removal. Experts and environmental organizations argue that earlier treatment would have prevented the marketing of the land as clean. The chemicals, linked to serious diseases such as cancer and immune system damage, have also been found in other locations including Ben Gurion Airport and Rosh Pina, and 18 drinking water wells have been closed. Initial lawsuits to cancel transactions have been filed, and contractors refuse to be interviewed. The article raises questions about state responsibility and compensation for buyers.