Residents near Air Force base have “forever chemicals” in their blood, study finds

• A blood testing program near Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico found that PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” are in 99.7 percent of the 628 residents tested.
• The contamination source is severe, with groundwater at the base measuring 26,200 parts per trillion, vastly exceeding the United States Environmental Protection Agency‘s (EPA) new safety standard of four parts per trillion.
• The most common chemicals detected are those used in firefighting foam, a key source of PFAS pollution at military installations.
• New Mexico has sued the federal government to pay for cleanup and has established a $12 million state fund to connect affected residents to safe water lines.
• The situation highlights a broader national issue, as PFAS are linked to serious health problems like cancer and immune system disruption, and are present in the bloodstream of the vast majority of Americans.

In a stark revelation, New Mexico state officials announced that a $1.2 million blood testing project found toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in 99.7 percent of people living near Cannon Air Force Base. The study, results of which were presented at a public meeting in Clovis, detected at least one of 16 different PFAS chemicals in all 628 residents tested.

According to BrightU.AI‘s Enoch, PFAS are man-made chemicals used in many consumer products for their non-stick and waterproof properties. They are known as “forever chemicals” because they do not break down in the environment and can accumulate in the human body.”

The most common chemicals found are those used in firefighting foam, a key source of contamination at military sites. According to the report, the Department of War and the U.S. Air Force did not participate in the testing program.

The findings highlight a national crisis, as PFAS are now present in the bloodstreams of 99 percent of Americans. These chemicals, used for decades in everything from nonstick cookware to stain-resistant fabrics, are almost impossible to destroy and have been linked to serious health issues, including cancer, immune system disruption and changes in liver enzymes.

From military bases to your bloodstream: PFAS contamination is a nationwide crisis

The local contamination is severe. At Cannon Air Force Base, PFAS have been detected in groundwater at concentrations of 26,200 parts per trillion, dramatically higher than the United States Environmental Protection Agency‘s (EPA) new enforceable drinking water standard of 4 parts per trillion for the most common compounds.

James Kenney, secretary of the New Mexico Environment Department, said the state has sued the federal government to pay for long-term cleanup. He also announced a $12 million state fund to connect residents of rural Curry County to safe water lines, stating, “We hope it turns out to be a zero-cost proposition to you.”

While the presence of PFAS doesn’t guarantee illness, an abundance of caution is urged. As John Wilhelmi, vice president of the group that carried out the testing, told residents, “It doesn’t mean you will automatically get these diseases or conditions. It just means that you are recommended to be screened for this.” The data confirms that the community is now on the front lines of a nationwide battle against a persistent and invisible toxin.

Watch this video to learn more about forever chemicals.

This video is from the Marjory Wildcraft channel on Brighteon.com.

Sources include:

ZeroHedge.com

Env.nm.gov

BrightU.ai

Brighteon.com