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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.
- Military’s Filthy 50 sites contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’ haven ...
As of spring 2022, the department is providing alternative...
- Military’s Filthy 50 sites contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’ haven ...
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 spring 2022, the department is providing alternative water or filtration for private or public systems outside of 53 military installations. PFAS contamination at DOD sites is caused mostly by the use of firefighting foam made with PFAS.
Browse our list of military bases with PFAS contamination and learn about the causes and health risks associated with PFAS exposure on MilitaryHazards.org.
Army Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Status. The Army is assessing the potential historical use of PFAS-containing materials at Army installations nationwide and is committed to...
6 kwi 2020 · Cancer-linked per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, collectively known as PFAS, have been confirmed at 328 sites, according to Pentagon data analyzed by EWG. and are suspected on about 350 more ...
An updated site map shows 305 sites in all 50 states with confirmed or possible PFAS water contamination.
