Overview
Major Army and Air Force installation with documented PFAS contamination in groundwater and soil.
Base Information
One of the largest military bases in the Western U.S., home to I Corps and multiple Air Force units.
Veteran Population
Over 100,000 veterans in Pierce County with ties to the installation.
Toxic Exposure History
PFAS "forever chemicals" from firefighting foam have contaminated groundwater used by base personnel and surrounding communities.
Local Resources
- Madigan Army Medical Center
- Puget Sound VA Healthcare