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More than 700 U.S. military sites are known or likely to have discharged toxic fluorinated chemicals called PFAS, typically from the use of PFAS-based firefighting foam, according to Defense Department data compiled and mapped by EWG.
- Interactive Map: PFAS Contamination Crisis: New Data Show 6,189 Sites ...
As of May 2024 and the latest data shows 6,189 locations in...
- Interactive Map: PFAS Contamination Crisis: New Data Show 6,189 Sites ...
The Department of Defense previously identified 401 sites on active and former military bases where the compounds — perfluorooctane sulfonate or perfluorooctanoic acid, also known as PFOS and...
15 sie 2023 · More than 700 military installations are likely contaminated with the “forever chemicals” known as PFAS, according to an updated comprehensive review of Defense Department records by the Environmental Working Group.
As of May 2024 and the latest data shows 6,189 locations in 50 states, the District of Columbia and four territories are known to be contaminated. The latest update of this interactive map shows PFAS pollution in public and private water systems. Details about our sources and methodology are here.
The Environmental Working Group has identified and mapped 106 military sites in the U.S. where drinking water or groundwater is contaminated with fluorinated chemicals, known as PFAS, at levels that exceed the Environmental Protection Agency’s health guideline.
8 paź 2018 · Some of the highest levels of PFAS contamination have been found on military bases like Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, because the chemicals have been used for years in firefighting foam, and persist in groundwater.
12 gru 2019 · December 12, 2019. Share This Post. The Environmental Working Group has created an interactive map displaying 305 U.S. military sites that are known to have discharged firefighting foam containing PFAS. Each site includes information about the base, key findings associated with PFAS contamination and additional resources. Read More.
