Located approximately 4 miles east-northeast of Altus, Oklahoma, this military base hosts the 97th Air Mobility Wing, assigned to the Nineteenth Air Force of the Air Education and Training Command (AETC). The wing's mission is to offer formal initial and advanced specialty training programs for up to 3,000 flight crew and aircraft maintenance students every year. Altus Air Force Base was built in 1943.
Today, the groundwater of this installation is contaminated with PFAS, a group of extremely toxic chemicals, exposure to which can result in serious diseases. The level of PFOS and PFOA in the groundwater is 1,150,000 ppt at the moment, exceeding the safe limit by a whopping 287,500 times.
The primary source of PFAS at Altus Air Force Base was AFFF, aqueous film-forming foam, which was used by military personnel in training to extinguish fires. Because PFAS were present in the drinking water of the installation, military personnel and their family members are now at risk of developing disheartening health conditions as a result of toxic exposure. It is very important to seek medical attention immediately if you notice a new onset of symptoms, as well as to seek financial compensation in the unfortunate case you receive a diagnosis related to PFAS exposure.
In addition to PFOS and PFOA, two of the most dangerous contaminants from this group of chemicals, other toxic agents have been found lurking in the drinking water of Altus Air Force Base. Their presence only increases the risk of military personnel and their family members developing serious health issues. According to the Environmental Working Group, the following toxic contaminants were detected in the water of the installation:
There are numerous terrible diseases one can develop after drinking contaminated water for a long period of time. Exposure occurs when one drinks tainted water, but it is worth noting that a disease will not develop immediately afterward, as it has a long latency period, and thereby, it may take several years for you to receive a diagnosis. The following are the diseases you can develop after consuming drinking water that contains PFAS:
It is important to know that if you have one of the above diagnoses, you are entitled to financial compensation.
If you came to struggle with a disease after your stay at Altus Air Force Base, whether you are a veteran or a family member of one, we will help you find out if you are eligible to file a PFAS claim. The process is simple and will require minimal involvement on your part, as the only necessary documents are your military and medical records. If you are deemed eligible, you will be connected with the best PFAS lawyer for your case.
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