New Mexico regulators tackling cancer-causing PFAS pollution near military bases
(WorldNews Mexico)

SANTA FE, N.M. (Tribune News Service) — The state Environment Department is stepping up efforts to prevent a cancer-causing pollutant from being discharged into state waters. The agency has awarded a contract to map toxic plumes near two military bases while launching a project to test drinking-water sources in 19 counties for carcinogenic chemicals known as PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. These efforts will help determine the next steps in identifying and managing PFAS pollution in the state, the agency said. Two prime sources of PFAS pollution are Cannon and Holloman Air Force bases, located in Clovis and Alamogordo, respectively. In the 2020 legislative session,...