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• 80% of U.S. Military Bases Linked to High Levels of PFAS Contamination: Defense Department

  October 1, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Water contamination problems have been identified at nearly 600 bases nationwide, leading the Defense Department to announce plans to prioritize off-base wells and water systems for early remediation efforts.

• AFFF Ulcerative Colitis Lawsuit Filed Over Contaminated Water in Colorado Springs

  September 10, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Lawsuit blames PFAS manufacturers for failing to prevent water contamination by their chemicals, or warn municipalities and the public about the potential risks of ulcerative colitis and other diseases as a result of exposure.

• Fire Suppression Foam Spill May Cause Water Contamination Problems in Brunswick, Maine

  August 26, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Maine officials say nearby drinking water is still safe after accidental release of at least 1,450 gallons of firefighter foam at Brunswick Executive Airport.

• Undissolved AFFF Foam From Military Bases Causes Widespread PFAS Water Contamination: Study

  August 21, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that a lack of filters at two Washington state landfills near a U.S. Air Force Base has led to contamination of nearby water supplies, while also indicating that filters may not have completely solved the problem even if they had been installed.

• Firefighter Foam Water Contamination Lawsuit Filed Over Liver Cancer Diagnosis

  August 16, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A couple's firefighter foam water contamination lawsuit claims the husband developed liver cancer after PFAS chemicals seeped into Sacramento's drinking water supply.

• States Push Legislation to Ban Toxic PFAS In Firefighter Gear

  August 12, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  Increasingly, states are taking it upon themselves to push bans of PFAS "forever chemicals" in firefighter turnout gear, following studies indicating the protective equipment has high levels of the cancer-causing chemicals.

• Drinking Water Near U.S. Army Bases Will Be Tested for PFAS Contamination

  August 6, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The EPA and U.S. Army have announced a joint program to test and sample waters near military bases for PFAS water contamination.

• Lithium Ion Batteries May Contribute to Global PFAS Contamination, Study Warns

  July 22, 2024

  Tyler New

  A new study warns that lithium ion battery production may be linked to increased PFAS water and soil contamination near production facilities worldwide.

• Testicular Cancer Lawsuit Alleges AFFF Contaminated Drinking Water With Toxic Chemicals

  July 18, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  An Ohio couple alleges that wide spread use of AFFF firefighting foam contaminated their local water supply, resulting in the husband's diagnosis of testicular cancer.

• Landfills May Release Large Amounts of PFAS “Forever Chemicals” As Air Pollution, Study Warns

  June 28, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study reveals that waste disposal sites may release a significant amount of PFAS chemicals in the form of toxic air pollution that could increase the risk of respiratory injuries and unknown side effects.