The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army will test for harmful "forever chemicals" in water near Army bases nationwide.
Matthew Robinson reports for Newsweek.
In short:
- The EPA and Army will test private wells near nine Army bases for PFAS contamination.
- PFAS, used in many products since the 1940s, pose health risks like increased cholesterol and cancer.
- If contamination exceeds EPA limits, the Army will work to mitigate exposure and implement remedies.
Key quote:
"PFAS pose significant risks to drinking water supplies and public health, which is why the EPA and the Army are testing water from wells in communities near Army installations to determine if these dangerous forever chemicals are polluting drinking water."
— David M. Uhlmann, an assistant administrator at the EPA
Why this matters:
PFAS contamination can harm health, affecting millions. Testing and remediation help protect communities around military installations.
