Latest "contamination" stories

Why the drinking water got tainted on the carriers Nimitz and Lincoln

The Navy has released its investigations into water contamination that plagued the two carriers last fall.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

5 months ago

Another aircraft carrier is grappling with water issues

Something fouled up the carrier Abraham Lincoln's potable water supplies last month, weeks after jet fuel contaminated the carrier Nimitz's water system.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

12 months ago

Why women were told ‘Don’t get pregnant at George Air Force Base’

George joins Pease, Patrick, Wright-Patterson and Wurtsmith Air Force bases with communities now coming forward.

By Tara Copp, AP

5 years ago

DoD explains what’s being done about water contamination on bases

Here's what the data in DoD's water charts means for service members.

By Tara Copp, AP

5 years ago

Camp Pendleton: No fecal matter found in base water

Lab tests found coliform bacteria in some water samples.

By Tara Copp, AP

5 years ago

DoD: At least 126 bases report water contaminants linked to cancer, birth defects

The water at or around 126 military installations contains potentially harmful levels of perfluorinated compounds, which have been linked to cancers and developmental delays for fetuses and infants.

By Tara Copp, AP

5 years ago

No more stories