State takes action against US Air Force following release of toxins in local pond: 'Willful disregard for public health and environmental safety'
New Mexico is taking action against the U.S. Air Force after the military branch released thousands of pounds of contaminated water into a retention pond. As detailed by MyHighPlains.com, Cannon Air Force Base dumped approximately 7,000 gallons of PFAS-contaminated water into a retention pond near a fire-training area in July. According to the report, this wasn't the base's first offense. It was subject to investigation back in 2018 when New Mexico discovered PFA contamination from firefighter foam in water sources.
