Holloman Lake in southern New Mexico has been found to contain the highest levels of toxic PFAS ever recorded in natural water.
Researchers discovered alarming concentrations of PFAS in the lake’s water, surrounding soil, vegetation, and wildlife, exceeding federal drinking water limits by over 10,000 times.
The contamination has spread to nearby habitats, raising concerns about the chemicals spreading across ecosystems via wildlife, posing risks to reproduction and development in local birds.
This discovery highlights the global alarm over PFAS pollution and serves as a warning sign for the world regarding the environmental and health risks associated with these chemicals.