The current safe exposure limit for PFOS and PFOA is 70 parts per trillion
On June 15, 2022, the EPA released updated health advisories, warning that even small amounts of PFOS and PFOA are harmful to humans. The previous guideline set a limit of 70 ppt for PFOS and PFOA. However, the new advisories decrease that by over a thousandfold. The new limit for PFOS is 0.02 ppt, while for PFOA, it is 0.004 ppt. Essentially, the agency wants the limits to be as close to zero as possible, as a growing body of research has shown how toxic these chemicals are.
As for PFAS in the fire suppressant AFFF, in the fall of the same year, the Pentagon announced that military firefighters would start using PFAS-free firefighting foam in 2024. The process of switching to a safe and effective replacement will cascade through civilian airports, fire departments, oil refineries, and chemical manufacturers. It is a radical change for the U.S. military, which since the Vietnam War has relied on PFAS-containing AFFF to fight its toughest fires.
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If you are a veteran who was stationed at a contaminated military base and now struggle with a related disease, we encourage you to reach out to our experienced attorneys. With over 30 years of experience, they will promptly evaluate your case to determine whether you are entitled to financial compensation. The only documents we will request are your military records, which you must retrieve, and your medical records.
Once we deem you eligible to file a military base toxic exposure claim, our skilled legal team will begin working on it as soon as possible. If you are too ill to participate in the process, you can have a family member help you, and our compassionate team will also go to great lengths to take care of the most demanding aspects. Eventually, if our efforts are fruitful, you will obtain the compensation you deserve for your suffering.