Founded in 1926, Lowry Air Force Base, formally known as Lowry Field, was a US training base during the 2nd World War and the Cold War. It was located a few miles from Denver, Colorado. According to the EWG, the site of Lowry Air Force Base was contaminated with PFAS. The base was named a Superfund site. The PFOS & PFOA levels measured in 2016 were at 685 ppt, which exceeds the 4 ppt safe levels set by the EPA.
The source of PFAS on the military base was the use of AFFF by military firefighters to put out fires stemming from flammable liquids and gases. While very effective, AFFF contains large amounts of PFAS, which are inevitably released into the environment when the fire suppressant is employed. PFAS are "forever chemicals," which means that they do not break down in the environment unless organizations like the Environmental Protection Agency take measures to remove them. Similarly, if they enter the body, PFAS cannot be eliminated, and their existence can lead to the occurrence of serious diseases over the years.
Because they are so toxic, PFAS can lead to the development of countless diseases, the most terrible being cancer, which can affect multiple parts of your body, depending on where the highest concentration of these chemicals is located. Nevertheless, PFAS exposure can result in other serious health issues as well, which, in most cases, require long-term treatment. Here are all the diseases exposure to PFAS is responsible for, as well as the list of diseases that make you eligible to file a PFAS claim if you work with ELG Law:
If you suffer from one of the above-mentioned health problems, we encourage you to reach out to our experienced team, who will assist you with filing a PFAS exposure claim so that you can benefit from the financial compensation you deserve. The legal process will be very easy for you, as we will make sure the majority of the paperwork is efficiently handled by us.
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