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PFAS: Cities Blame Military Bases, Airports, Utilities

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Water treatment plant with PFAS contamination warning signs near military base and airport.

Recent data from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reveal a growing concern about PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, contaminating public drinking water systems across the United States. These so-called “forever chemicals,” known for their durability in the environment, have been linked to serious health risks, including cancer. As part of the EPA’s largest monitoring … Read more

PFAS Found In Well Water Near 63 US Military Bases

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Map of the United States showing locations marked with dots indicating potential PFAS contamination sites near military bases.

The pervasive contamination of drinking water sources by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” near military installations across the United States has become a pressing environmental and public health issue. These substances, particularly PFOA and PFOS, have been detected in alarming concentrations in private wells, raising concerns about the long-term effects … Read more