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“Maki Maruo is a member of the Hyogo Prefectural Assembly, and he is very concerned about Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) levels in the Akashi River. PFOA is believed to be the deadliest of all PFAS compounds. Maki is worried about the health of the people he represents.
In 2023 Maruo and others conducted PFAS testing of the Akashi River basin in Kobe City’s Nishi Ward, and others.
One site identified by Maruo’s group identified an area in the Akashi River with 100,000 ppt of PFOA. The civil engineering firm Seishin Kaihatu is responsible, according to the lawmaker. This is the highest recorded release of PFOA anywhere on earth.
Maruo was forceful with his words. ‘This is a great crime against humanity. Perhaps the company does not understand the consequences of its actions. It is the responsibility of the Ministry of the Environment to protect the Japanese people and the environment. Both entities are responsible for endangering human health.'” …