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May 2, 2016

Most states do little about toxic fire foam

  • Five states are tracking PFCs, which were used at certain airports and refineries where catastrophic fires were a risk. Washington is one of a dozen states that are beginning or planning to investigate the chemicals.
  • By JENNIFER McDERMOTT
    Associated Press

    The military is checking U.S. bases for potential groundwater contamination from a toxic firefighting foam, but most states so far show little inclination to examine civilian sites for the same threat.

    The foam was likely used around the country at certain airports, refineries and other sites where catastrophic petroleum fires were a risk, but an Associated Press survey of emergency management, environmental and health agencies in all 50 states showed most haven't tracked its use and don't even know whether it was used, where or when.


     
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