Study: Iowa Military Sites Have “Forever Chemicals” In Groundwater

(Washington, DC)  —  A study by the Environmental Working Group finds three Iowa military sites have “forever chemicals” in their groundwater.  Those chemicals exceed new EPA health guidelines.  The study reveals that two-thirds of US military sites have contamination levels violating standards that were set in June.  Spokesperson Jared Hayes says the problem doesn’t end at the base borders.  He says it gets into the local community drinking water and private wells nearby.  The military sites affected in this state include the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant, Camp Dodge Army Base, and the Fort Des Moines Army Base.