Residents Near UK Chemical Plant Show Elevated Cancer-Causing Chemical Levels in Blood

Residents near a Lancashire factory show high levels of cancer-linked 'forever chemicals' in blood tests, raising health concerns.

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September 24, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Thornton-Cleveleys, United Kingdom — Residents living near a major chemical plant in Lancashire have been found to have elevated levels of a cancer-causing “forever chemical” in their blood, according to new findings from legal investigations.

Testing commissioned by lawyers revealed that 69.4% of 49 residents living near the Hillhouse industrial site had detectable levels of PFOA, a substance linked to cancer and other serious health issues. The results have sparked renewed concern over pollution and long-term health risks in the area.

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The discovery comes as questions arise about the accuracy of a government-funded study examining kidney cancer rates near the facility. Local residents and legal teams are now calling for further transparency and action to address potential environmental hazards.

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