New Mexico’s Battle Against PFAS Contamination: A Deep Dive Into the Health Concerns and Remediation Efforts
Source: https://medriva.com/, January 10, 2024
By: Mason Walker
Unraveling the PFAS Contamination Issue in New Mexico
The New Mexico Environment Department is intensifying its investigation into PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination near the U.S. Air Force base in eastern New Mexico. These chemicals, also known as ‘forever chemicals’, have been linked to various health problems including cancer, and their presence has been detected at several military installations across the U.S.
The department plans to conduct blood tests on up to 500 adult volunteers living near the base to ascertain potential exposure levels to PFAS. The state and the U.S. Department of Defense have been at odds over responsibilities for mitigating PFAS contamination, which has resulted in significant cleanup costs. Read more.
