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Malmstrom Air Force Base (AFB) has been identified as a site of confirmed PFAS contamination, raising serious health and environmental concerns.
According to data published by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), PFAS chemicals were detected at the following levels in groundwater at Malmstrom Air Force Base (AFB) in 2018:
- PFOS (Perfluorooctanesulfonic acid): 1,900 parts per trillion (ppt)
- PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic acid): 5,500 ppt
- PFOS + PFOA (combined): 5,730 ppt
- PFBS (Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid): 1,000 ppt
These concentrations significantly exceed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 2024 Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLs) for PFAS in drinking water, which are set at 4 ppt for both PFOS and PFOA.
The contamination is primarily linked to the historical use of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) for firefighting training and emergency response at the base.
This has raised concerns about potential exposure risks to service members, base personnel, and surrounding communities.
The presence of PFAS contamination at this military installation aligns with similar findings at other Air Force bases such as Cannon AFB, Sawyer AFB, and Peterson AFB, indicating a broader issue of contaminated military sites across the U.S.
With such toxic substances detected, the risks to human health, particularly through drinking contaminated water, remain a pressing concern.
Sources of PFAS Exposure at Malmstrom AFB
The primary source of PFAS exposure at Malmstrom AFB is the historical use of aqueous film forming foam (AFFF)—a fire suppression agent containing high concentrations of polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
This firefighting foam was routinely used in training simulations and actual emergencies on the base, contributing to widespread groundwater contamination and drinking water contamination.
Additional contributors include legacy waste disposal practices, maintenance activities involving PFAS containing products, and runoff from contaminated sites within the base perimeter.
As these hazardous chemicals infiltrated the water systems, both on-base drinking water and private wells in nearby communities may have been affected.
Given Malmstrom’s long-standing role as a strategic military base dating back to World War II, the persistence of PFAS compounds in the local environment underscores the urgent need to address PFAS contamination and safeguard the health of all who lived, worked, or trained at the installation.
Who May Be Exposed to PFAS at Malmstrom AFB
Individuals who served, lived, or worked at Malmstrom Air Force Base may have been exposed to PFAS chemicals through contaminated drinking water, drinking contaminated groundwater, or contact with PFAS containing firefighting foam.
This includes military service members, civilian workers, and contractors stationed at the base, as well as residents in surrounding communities who relied on local drinking water supplies.
Exposure may also have affected military personnel during training missions or while handling PFAS containing productsused for maintenance or fire suppression.
The risk extends to families of service members who resided in base housing and may have unknowingly ingested water tainted with forever chemicals.
Given the serious health consequences linked to PFAS—such as thyroid disease, kidney and testicular cancers, developmental delays, and other toxic chemical-related illnesses—those potentially exposed at Malmstrom AFB are encouraged to seek PFAS blood testing, review their medical history, and consult with legal professionals to explore their options under the Camp Lejeune Justice Act and other legal frameworks addressing contaminated military bases.
