[CPEO-MEF] PFAS: Three wells on Guam contaminated

[Lenny Siegel <lsiegel@cpeo.org>]

Speaker details tainted water concerns; says 3 wells on Guam positive for PFAS

By Gerry Partido
Pacific News Center
July 1, 2019

Speaker Tina Muna Barnes has released more details about GovGuam’s concerns regarding PFAS contamination of the island’s drinking water.

PFAS chemicals, known as “forever chemicals” because they do not break down, are linked to health impacts ranging from elevated cholesterol and reproductive harm to developmental delays and even an increased risk of certain cancers.

According to the Speaker, three wells on Guam have tested positive for PFAS.

In addition, fire suppressing foam that is known to contain PFAS was used more commonly by the military and Air Force bases because it was the most effective way to put out jet fuel and tens of thousands of gallons were used monthly for training purposes.

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For the entire article, see
https://pacificnewscenter.com/speaker-details-tainted-water-concerns-says-3-wells-on-guam-positive-for-pfas/

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Lenny Siegel
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Center for Public Environmental Oversight
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