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Pollution study at former Michigan Air Force base needs more time, Pentagon official says

A Pentagon official has told northern Michigan residents four more years of study are necessary to get a handle on toxic chemicals from a former U.S. Air Force base that are polluting drinking water.

4 years ago

Air Force pledges cooperation over toxins near former Michigan base

Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson is pledging cooperation with the state of Michigan over toxic chemical pollution near a former military installation, despite a continuing dispute about cleanup responsibilities.

4 years ago

Commentary: Action needed to address groundwater contamination at military installations

A lawmaker wants the military to stop using firefighting chemicals that can contaminate groundwater and to address the health problems they cause for service and community members.

By Rep. Dan Kildee

4 years ago

Michigan Air Force base water may have caused cancer

Extremely high levels of benzene and trichloroethylene were documented in the former B-52 bomber base's water before its 1993 closure.

5 years ago

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