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'Forever chemical' TFA found in all but one of tested UK rivers

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Trifluoroacetic acid ( TFA ) found in all but one of 32 rivers in UK 's 4 nations.

TFA forms when synthetic chemicals from other "forever chemicals" such as pesticides and refrigerants are partially broken down.

Highest concentration of TFA was recorded on the River Kelvin in Glasgow .

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