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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Rachel Salvidge

Fears that UK military bases may be leaking toxic ‘forever chemicals’ into drinking water

Brad Creacey, a former US air force firefighter, spent decades training with firefighting foam on military bases across the US and Europe.
Brad Creacey, a former US air force firefighter, spent decades training with firefighting foam on military bases across the US and Europe. Photograph: Handout

Three UK military bases have been marked for investigation over fears they may be leaking toxic “forever chemicals” into drinking water sources and important environmental sites.

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) will investigate RAF Marham in Norfolk, RM Chivenor in Devon and AAC Middle Wallop in Hampshire after concerns they may be leaching toxic PFAS chemicals into their surroundings. The sites were identified using a new PFAS risk screening tool developed by the Environment Agency (EA) designed to locate and prioritise pollution threats.

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