PFAS contamination in New Mexico is one of the New Mexico Environment Department’s top priorities, as is the protection of human health and the environment. PFAS and Private Wells in New Mexico. Public water systems in New Mexico are …

PFAS contamination in New Mexico is one of the New Mexico Environment Department’s top priorities, as is the protection of human health and the environment. Are PFAS harmful to your health?

May 9, 2019 · Statewide Private Well PFAS Study. During calendar year 2023 the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) and U.S. Geological Survey conducted PFAS testing of groundwater from private domestic wells. Well owners participated on …

This project will provide insights on PFAS levels in the blood of selected New Mexico residents in an area of known PFAS groundwater contamination. The results from this project will allow NMHealth to identify potential interventions to reduce PFAS exposure and therefore improve public health, while also providing an important public health ...

Feb 1, 2024 · New Mexico began addressing PFAS chemicals when they were discovered in high concentrations surrounding Cannon and Holloman Air Force Bases, most likely from the use of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF), a firefighting foam containing PFOA and PFOS.

Jun 23, 2021 · Protection Agency (EPA) to include per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ( PFAS) under the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act as a listed hazardous waste, which would set a clear regulatory path for New Mexico and dozens of …

Jun 23, 2021 · New Mexico has demonstrated and documented PFAS contamination in several areas; most of these sites are directly related to U.S. Department of Defense (“DOD”) activities at Cannon and Holloman Air Force Bases.

Aug 5, 2022 · New Mexico are at risk. • Since February 2021, NMED has worked to map the size and boundaries of the PFAS groundwater plumes at Cannon and Holloman Air Force Bases. • A lack of progress on clean -up destroyed the livelihood Highland Dairy resulting in the euthanizing of 3,600 PFAS contaminated cattle and nearly $6 million in losses to the ...

EPA has included per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) monitoring requirements based on the memo from EPA headquarters addressing PFAS discharges in NPDES permits and through the Pretreatment and Monitoring Programs.

Feb 22, 2024 · Under New Mexico’s Hazardous Waste Act and Water Quality Act, it is illegal to release PFAS into the environment. As a result of the contamination, NMED anticipates issuing enforcement actions, including investigation and clean-up orders, to the responsible parties to require clean-up of the PFAS