[CPEO-MEF] PFAS: "Blood tests offered in New Mexico amid query into ‘forever chemical’ contamination at military bases"

[Lenny Siegel <LSiegel@cpeo.org>]

Blood tests offered in New Mexico amid query into ‘forever chemical’ contamination at military bases

BY SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN
Associated Press
January 10, 2024

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.  — Hundreds of residents and personnel stationed at a U.S. Air Force base in eastern New Mexico will be able to have their blood tested as state officials expand their investigation into contamination from a group of compounds known as “forever chemicals.”

The New Mexico Environment Department announced Tuesday that it is searching for a contractor that can conduct the tests in the spring. The idea is to host two events where up to 500 adult volunteers living within a few miles of Cannon Air Force Base will have a small amount of blood drawn and tested for PFAS. 

Surveys also will be done to determine any potential exposure for those living near the base. 

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For the entire article, see
https://apnews.com/article/new-mexico-pfas-forever-chemicals-contamination-testing-51f1c84e88355153c7862696a6381930

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Lenny Siegel
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