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LANL: High PFAS levels not being released into local waters
StoriesTimelineMapPFAS FAQ Stories Timeline PFAS Map PFAS FAQ LANL: High PFAS levels not being released into local waters Laura Paskus March 3, 2021 Last week, I reported that PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, had been found in water samples collected at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Most of the samples scientists collected from groundwater, effluent,…
Read MoreQuestions remain about PFAS pollution from Holloman
StoriesTimelineMapPFAS FAQ Stories Timeline PFAS Map PFAS FAQ Questions remain about PFAS pollution from Holloman Laura Paskus December 1, 2020 This fall, we asked to meet with experts at Holloman Air Force Base about water contamination from PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. In seeking to talk with base officials, we were particularly interested in…
Read MorePublic begs for PFAS cleanup, feds announce ‘interim strategy’ for monitoring
StoriesTimelineMapPFAS FAQ Stories Timeline PFAS Map PFAS FAQ Public begs for PFAS cleanup, feds announce ‘interim strategy’ for monitoring Laura Paskus December 1, 2020 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released an interim strategy last week for some states and territories to address contamination from PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. According to the recommendations, states…
Read MoreNationwide, PFAS seeping from military bases, factories, and airports
StoriesTimelineMapPFAS FAQ Stories Timeline PFAS Map PFAS FAQ Nationwide, PFAS seeping from military bases, factories, and airports Laura Paskus October 27, 2020 Here in New Mexico, activities at Holloman and Cannon Air Force bases have contaminated groundwater with PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. The Pentagon has also identified five other military sites that may…
Read MoreStudy shows 200 million Americans drinking PFAS-tainted water
StoriesTimelineMapPFAS FAQ Stories Timeline PFAS Map PFAS FAQ Study shows 200 million Americans drinking PFAS-tainted water Laura Paskus October 20, 2020 A new study published in the peer-reviewed journal, Environmental Science and Technology Letters estimates that 200 million Americans could have PFAS in their drinking water at levels of one part per trillion or more. …
Read MoreNew Mexicans await military response two years after Cannon revealed PFAS contamination
StoriesTimelineMapPFAS FAQ Stories Timeline PFAS Map PFAS FAQ New Mexicans await military response two years after Cannon revealed PFAS contamination Laura Paskus September 22, 2020 “I’m still dumping milk, my cows are still dying, and the Air Force hasn’t done nothing.” It’s been more than two years since the U.S. Air Force notified state officials that…
Read MoreClovis City Water Tests Find Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ Linked To Cannon Air Force Base
StoriesTimelineMapPFAS FAQ Stories Timeline PFAS Map PFAS FAQ Clovis City Water Tests Find Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ Linked To Cannon Air Force Base Laura Paskus February 8, 2020 New tests by Clovis’ water utility show toxic chemicals associated with groundwater contamination from Cannon Air Force Base have been found in the city’s water supply. According to…
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