Three UK military bases—RAF Marham, RM Chivenor, and AAC Middle Wallop—are being investigated by the Ministry of Defence for possible PFAS chemical leakage into surrounding environments, including drinking water sources. This investigation follows the application of a new PFAS risk screening tool from the Environment Agency aimed at identifying locations of pollution threats. PFAS, a group of synthetic chemicals linked to various health risks, have been extensively used in firefighting foams. The contamination raises concerns regarding its persistence and potential health effects on local communities.
PFAS are known as forever chemicals because they do not break down easily in the environment, building up in the human body and linked to serious health problems.
The Ministry of Defence has marked three UK military bases for investigation due to concerns about toxic PFAS chemicals leaching into surrounding water sources and the environment.
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