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

By Thomas Novelly | Military.com | September 4, 2024

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"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.

The spill happened at the fire training area on base between July 9 and July 15, the base said in a press release Friday, and thousands of gallons of water containing PFAS leaked into a nearby retention pond."

Location:

• North AmericaUS
• North AmericaUSNew Mexico

Topics:

• ChemicalsPFAS
• ProductsFirefighting foam
• SourcesMilitary bases
• Affected community
• Health
• Measurement Techniques
• Monitoring Data
• PFAS Uses