Latest "aqueous film-forming foam" stories

Marines refuel an MV-22B Osprey at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, after completing an exercise flight, Jan. 28, 2021.

Pentagon to phase out firefighting foam with ‘forever chemicals’

The EPA on March 14 proposed new standards for six types of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as “forever chemicals,” in drinking water.

By Ashley Murray, Colorado Newsline and Jennifer Shutt, Colorado Newsline

2 weeks ago

Hazardous firefighting foam accidentally discharged in Marine hangar

Several aircraft and ground equipment were damaged, according to the Naval Safety Command.

By Irene Loewenson

7 weeks ago

2 wells for drinking water near Naval Base Kitsap contaminated

Two wells bordering Naval Base Kitsap’s southern edge have been found to have potentially harmful levels of contamination caused by a firefighting foam used on the base.

3 years ago

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