The President has issued a veto threat of the #NDAA and claimed that it's because it would allow DoD to replace water used by our farmers if it's found to be contaminated w/ PFAS
Let me set the record straight.
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FACT: PFAS contaminants have been linked to diseases like cancer and developmental issues in kids & are the main component of firefighting foams on military installations
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They've been found in groundwater supplies near Cannon & Holloman AFB, endangering NM ag. It's time we get in front of this and provide our farmers across the country clean water.
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Let's not forget that crops and herds are taking in the same contaminated water, in some cases destroying the livelihoods of farmers and sending contaminated products into grocery stores across the country.
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For example, Highland Dairy Farm in New Mexico was forced to close its doors after 25 years due to a PFAS contamination from nearby Cannon Air Force Base.
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Not only is this a case of precious wasted resources but shows that PFAS contamination affects local business’ livelihood as well.
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Yet the DoD has repeatedly failed to address this problem and provide relief when water for agricultural use needs to be replaced.
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That is why we want to explicitly give DoD the authority to provide uncontaminated water or water treatment when a military installation is found responsible for PFOS or PFOA contamination in agricultural products destined for human consumption.
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It is time we get in front of this. It is time for this issue to receive adequate attention from the Pentagon. It is time DoD stops trying to limit liability and steps up to aid those who supported them.
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