Latest "drinking water" stories

Navy secretary suspends operations at Red Hill fuel storage facility following water contamination

The operations are on hold until the Navy’s U.S. Pacific Fleet wraps up its investigation into petroleum in the Navy water system.

By Diana Stancy Correll

24 months ago

Water worries in Hawaii military housing: ‘I am angry, extremely stressed’

Officials are providing potable water as they conduct further tests.

By Karen Jowers

2 years ago

Here’s what Congress is proposing to counter cancer-causing chemicals found on military bases

Perfluoroalky and polyfluoroalkyl substances, referred to as PFAS, are linked to cancer and are found in a firefighting foam the military uses.

By Diana Stancy Correll

4 years ago

Auditors: Firefighting chemicals forced water-system shutdowns or fixes at 11 DoD installations

DoD is identifying, cleaning up contaminants in drinking water related to chemicals in firefighting foam.

By Karen Jowers

6 years ago

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