The Use of AFFF
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Understanding the Causes
Types of Cancer Linked to AFFF Exposure Tarawa Terrace Treatment Plant Contamination The Tarawa Terrace Treatment Plant was tainted with perchloroethylene (PCE), a common dry-cleaning solvent, due to off-base disposal practices. Elevated PCE levels persisted from November 1957 to February 1987.
Hadnot Point Treatment Plant Contamination
Trichloroethylene (TCE), a volatile anesthetic, contaminated the Hadnot Point Treatment Plant. Leaks from underground storage tanks, industrial spills, and improper water disposal were identified as sources of TCE contamination.
Health Implications
Potential Health Risks Extended exposure to PCE or TCE has been associated with severe and sometimes fatal diseases, including liver cancer, kidney cancer, breast cancer, and more.
Mercury Contamination
In September 2012, 12 pounds of elemental mercury were discovered at the Hadnot Point Water Treatment Plant. This prompted a shutdown for cleanup. Potential sources of contamination included water pressure meters containing elemental mercury, removed from the plant in the 1980s.
Effects of Mercury Exposure
Mercury exposure can lead to various symptoms, such as coughing, nausea, vision problems, and increased blood pressure. Pregnant women and young children are particularly vulnerable to its effects.
