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Thousands near Luke Air Force Base had tainted drinking water; investigation underway
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Luke AFB distributing bottled water due to chemicals finding
According to a news release on Feb. 23, sampling of the water indicated the presence of 2 chemicals at levels above the EPA s lifetime health advisory for drinking water.
LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. - The Arizona agency that regulates utilities is calling together water companies near Luke Air Force Base in metro Phoenix, where drinking water was found to be contaminated with chemicals commonly found in firefighting foam.
The Arizona Corporation Commission is holding an emergency open meeting on March 3 to discuss the recent discovery of the chemicals which prompted the U.S. Air Force to start distributing bottled water to thousands of residents and business owners.
Feb 27, 2021
PHOENIX (AP) The U.S. Air Force says it will be distributing bottled water to thousands of residents and business owners near its base in suburban Phoenix until at least April, marking the latest case of chemicals from military firefighting efforts contaminating the water supply in a nearby community.
Luke Air Force Base announced this month that studies showed high levels of contaminants had affected drinking water for about 6,000 people in roughly 1,600 homes as well as a few neighboring businesses.
A contractor is scheduling deliveries of drinking water to the homes of people who picked up their first bottles this week, said Sean Clements, chief of public affairs for the 56th Fighter Wing at the base. Those deliveries will go on until a long-term filtration facility can be set up in April, Clements said Thursday.