[CPEO-MEF] CSWAB ACTION ALERT: Demilitarization of Military Flares as an Uncontrolled Source of PFAS

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September 19. 2021
CSWAB ACTION ALERT

Demilitarization of Military Flares as an Uncontrolled Source of PFAS
Published by Citizens for Safe Water Around Badger (CSWAB) info@cswab.org
 
Pyrotechnic compositions of magnesium/Teflon/Viton (MTV) are widely used in
military flares and for igniting the solid propellant of a rocket motor, and
are comprised of as much as 45% PFAS. 

The demilitarization of excess, obsolete, or unserviceable flares and other
energetic waste currently relies on open burning and open detonation (OB/OD)
- a practice that produces an ongoing uncontrolled release of PFAS and other
toxic chemicals to the environment.  

Across the U.S., hundreds of communities and thousands of on-base personnel
and service members have felt the adverse effects of these toxic pollutants,
including PFAS.

ACTION: 
To learn more and co-sign the national letter to EPA, visit 
https://cswab.org/demilitarization-of-military-flares-as-an-uncontrolled-sou
rce-of-pfas/
Short url: https://bit.ly/3kpOwXc 

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