top of page

Injured by Firefighting Foam Containing PFAS?

Were you exposed to Fire Fighting Foam?

Did you Develop Any of These Cancers After Being Exposed to Firefighting Foam?

  • Testicular Cancer

  • Pancreatic Cancer

  • Kidney Cancer

  • Breast Cancer

  • Live Cancer

  • Prostate Cancer

Firefighters_edited.jpg
Potable-Water-NEX-parking-lot-Navy-v1-640x427.jpeg

What are PFAS?

PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) belong to a group of man-made toxic chemicals used in the United States since the 1940s.

 

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), there is evidence that PFAS can lead to adverse health effects. The chemical does not break down and can accumulate in human bodies over time, hence it is also called a “forever chemical.”

 

Consuming or being exposed to the toxic chemical in an occupational context can lead to PFAS building up in the body. Adverse health effects may include liver damage, cancers, and other health problems.

PFAS & The Military

The toxic fluorinated chemicals known as PFAS are now confirmed or suspected at 678 military installations, according to Defense Department records.

​

Through Freedom of Information Act requests, EWG has so far confirmed PFAS in the tap water or groundwater at 328 of these military installations.

 

Until recently, PFAS contaminated the drinking water of scores of military bases. Many communities near these installations continue to drink contaminated water, and class action lawsuits are underway.
 

PFAS_1.jpeg
bottom of page