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For decades, Reese Air Force Base used firefighting foam laced with toxic PFAS chemicals — known as “forever chemicals” — in training exercises until its closure in 1997. These pollutants seeped into groundwater, contaminating wells and affecting hundreds of nearby residents who unknowingly drank the tainted water. Health risks include developmental delays, immune system damage, and cancer. The EPA’s 2014 water standards triggered testing that revealed contamination had spread into the Ogallala Aquifer. Today, the Air Force is tackling the crisis with whole-home water treatment systems and a massive groundwater cleanup facility, while continuing monitoring and community updates to ensure long-term safety.

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