Holloman Lake in New Mexico has record-high levels of PFAS, prompting health warnings for past wildlife consumption.

New Mexico's Holloman Lake has been found to have the highest recorded levels of PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in wildlife and plants worldwide. The New Mexico Department of Health issued a health advisory for those who consumed or captured wildlife from the lake between 2010 and 2024, due to links between PFAS exposure and health issues like high cholesterol, birth defects, and cancer. The lake remains open for camping and day-use.

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