Researchers linked local PFAS contamination to unfiltered military landfills that were used as disposal sites for aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF).
The U.S. military argues that it is immune to PFAS water contamination lawsuits linked to its bases, because the use of toxic firefighting foam did not violate government policies.
Heightened risk of testicular cancer among Air Force firefighters was identified, which researchers suspect was due to their exposure to AFFF foam.
Use of AFFF in the Air Force placed military service members and other residents at an increased risk of prostate cancer and other health problems, according to complaint.
Lawsuit indicates that firefighting foam used throughout his career resulted in cancer and the need for surgery
U.S. Air Force veteran indicates that water contaminated with PFAS chemicals from firefighting foam used on military bases caused her cancer to develop.
Toxic chemicals from firefighting foam used at U.S. Air Force bases have caused widespread water contamination, and cases of cancer among veterans.
