House unanimously supports classifying PFAS as hazardous substance

March 6, 2025

Read the full article by Hannah Grover (New Mexico Political Report)

"The New Mexico House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 140, which would amend the Hazardous Waste Act in order to help the state ensure PFAS contamination near military bases is cleaned up.

“It is designed to address an issue that has arisen primarily in the eastern part of the state, but has potential to expand well beyond that,” bill sponsor Rep. Christine Chandler, D-Los Alamos, said.

She explained military training activities using fire suppressant foams have contaminated water near U.S. Air Force bases in New Mexico."