Communities Near Military Bases Fear Drinking Water Contaminated With ‘Forever Chemical’ | NBC News

The government acknowledges that the chemical PFAS, used by the military in firefighting drills for decades, could be linked to cancer and other health issues. In one Pennsylvania town where the PFAS levels are among the highest in the country, residents fear the substance could be linked to cancer in the community.

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