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A dangerous chemical used on San Diego military bases has contaminated groundwater and, according to a federal report, officials didn’t immediately warn servicemembers or local communities once they found out about the problem.

“It's outrageous to hear the stories from service members who raised their families near contaminated bases and didn't know about the danger until their children got sick,” said U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA)

He’s talking about PFAS. They are fire‑resistant, man‑made chemicals that repel oil, grease, and water. They are also known as "forever chemicals" because they never break down. For years, they were used by military firefighters on hundreds of bases across the country because foam containing PFAS is extremely effective against fires.

But according to an Inspector General report, the military has known for more than a decade that PFAS chemicals could cause a myriad of health problems - including cancer, fertility issues, and a decreased response to vaccines. Despite that knowledge, they continued to use them anyway.

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