Air Force Investigating 7,000-Gallon PFAS Spill at New Mexico Base

Military.com by Thomas Novelly

Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico is investigating the environmental toll after 7,000 gallons of chemically contaminated water spilled on the facility over the summer, according to a public announcement by the base.

The tainted water contained PFAS — per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances commonly known as “forever chemicals” because they do not break down in the environment and build up in the body. The substances are linked to a variety of health conditions and have polluted numerous military facilities and water supplies across the U.S.

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