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flag A 2024 AFFF spill in Maine worsens PFAS contamination from past naval use, raising health and environmental concerns.

flag A 2024 AFFF firefighting foam spill at Brunswick Landing, Maine, has intensified concerns over decades of PFAS contamination from former naval operations, with residents, first responders, safety inspectors, and local businesses expressing distress over inadequate responses and unacknowledged risks. flag Widespread contamination of soil, groundwater, and water supplies has led to costly testing and filtration efforts, while fears persist about airborne dust, pet health, shellfish safety, and recreational use of local waterways. flag The long-term environmental and health impacts remain uncertain.

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