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Air Force Plant 6, located in Marietta, Georgia, has been identified as a site with significant per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination, primarily due to the extensive use of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) in firefighting exercises and emergency responses.
Air Force Plant 6 is located near two other sites with serious levels of PFAS pollution: Dobbins Air Reserve Base and General Lucius D. Clay National Guard Center.
Dobbins Air Force Base has reported combined PFOA+PFOS levels of 80,770 ppt, and General Lucius D. Clay National Guard Center has reported a staggering 323,650 ppt of combined PFOA+PFOS levels.
AFFF, widely utilized by military installations for its effectiveness in suppressing fuel-based fires, contains high concentrations of PFAS compounds.
Over decades, repeated use of AFFF at Air Force Plant 6 led to substantial PFAS infiltration into the groundwater, posing potential health risks to personnel and surrounding communities.
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that PFAS contamination has been confirmed at this facility, among others in Georgia.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has also documented Air Force Plant 6 under its Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Corrective Action program, indicating ongoing environmental assessments and remediation efforts.
Public notices have been issued regarding the completion of Five-Year Reviews of environmental remedies at Air Force Plant 6.
Reported PFAS Levels at Air Force Plant 6 from recen test results are as follows:
- PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic Acid): 57,000 parts per trillion (ppt)
- PFOS (Perfluorooctane Sulfonate): 41,000 ppt
- PFBS (Perfluorobutane sulfonic acid): 23,000 ppt
- Combined PFOA and PFOS: 98,000 ppt
Who May Have Been Exposed to PFAS at Air Force Plant 6?
Residents and workers near Air Force Plant 6 may have been exposed to PFAS through contaminated drinking water and soil exposure.
The presence of hazardous substances, including PFAS from fire fighting foams, has raised concerns about potential health risks for those who lived or worked in the area.
Individuals relying on private drinking water wells near the facility may have unknowingly consumed PFAS-contaminated water over an extended period.
Long-term exposure to these chemicals is linked to serious health conditions.
Potentially exposed groups include:
- Current and former workers at Air Force Plant 6 who may have encountered PFAS through site operations.
- Residents relying on private drinking water wells in areas where groundwater contamination has been detected.
- Military personnel and contractors involved in facility operations or fire suppression training.
- Families living near the base who may have consumed contaminated drinking water.
- Emergency responders and firefighters who handled AFFF firefighting foams containing PFAS.
Air Force Plant 6 is Among Hundreds of Military Sites Dealing with PFAS Contamination
The widespread contamination of military sites with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) has become a national environmental and public health crisis.
Across the United States, more than 700 military installations have been identified with known or suspected PFAS contamination, largely due to the extensive use of Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) in firefighting exercises, emergency response, and aircraft maintenance.
Air Force Plant 6 is among these sites, with testing revealing significant levels of PFAS chemicals in groundwater.
The facility, like many other military and defense-related locations, relied on AFFF for decades, unknowingly releasing hazardous chemicals into the surrounding environment.
These “forever chemicals” do not break down easily, allowing them to persist in groundwater, soil, and drinking water sources for years.
The Department of Defense (DoD) has initiated investigations and remediation efforts at numerous bases, including water testing, filtration systems, and research into safer firefighting alternatives.
However, progress has been slow, and many affected communities continue to struggle with the long-term consequences of exposure to these toxic substances.
Nearby residents, military personnel, and civilian workers face the possibility of serious health complications linked to PFAS, including cancer, immune disorders, and developmental issues.
As research continues to uncover the full extent of PFAS contamination, legal actions against chemical manufacturers and federal agencies have increased, demanding accountability and comprehensive cleanup efforts.
