New Mexico Environment Dept. launches survey about PFAS in Holloman Lake

New Mexico Environment Dept. launches survey about PFAS in Holloman Lake

NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — The New Mexico Environment Department is asking anyone who has visited Holloman Lake to participate in a survey which will be used to measure pollution. The survey will determine exposure to toxic PFAS in the area after years of chemical tests by the defense department, now known as the department of war. Study: Holloman Lake ecosystem has highest PFAS levels in the world Last year, NMED found that Holloman Lake contain…

NM officials release PFAS exposure survey for campers, hunters and anglers at Holloman Lake

University of New Mexico Biology Professor Christopher Witt gathers duck decoys from Holloman Lake in 2024. High levels of PFAS have prompted the closure and health warnings for the popular hunting and fishing spot. (Courtesy of UNM Communications and Marketing)New Mexico environment officials on Tuesday released a national survey to assess potential exposures to so-called ‘forever chemicals’ at Holloman Lake, which has some of the highest recor…