The Department of Defense has postponed cleanup of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as “forever chemicals,” at nearly 140 U.S. military installations. The revised schedules, released in March without formal announcement, indicate some sites could face delays of up to a decade compared with earlier plans.
PFAS have been widely used by the military, particularly in firefighting foams employed during training exercises with jet fuel fires. Over time, the chemicals seeped into soil and groundwater.
The New York Times reported that since 2017, communities near bases have reported high levels of PFAS in drinking water. Studies have linked exposure to health issues including certain cancers, fertility problems, and developmental effects in children.
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