DoD: Contaminated water on bases

PENSACOLA, Fla. - The Pentagon has released a study that indicates 126 U.S. military installations across the globe have contaminated water that may cause cancer and birth defects. Seven of those military installations are in our area. Gulf Coast military bases identified in the report include NAS Pensacola, NAS Whiting Field, Saufley and Bronson fields, and Eglin AFB, all in Florida; and two Navy bases in Mississippi: NCBC Gulfport and NAS Meridian. The Defense Department conducted groundwater testing and found military, private and public drinking water systems may pose threats. DoD’s No. 1 priority, according to the report, is to protect personnel living and working on these properties, and the communities. DoD is addressing the cleanup responsibility and looking to lower the levels of contaminated water. (Source: WKRG 04/28/18) The entire DoD report is available through the link listed.