Environmental Cleanup
Summary
Tucson is partnering with golf course developers to speed up the cleanup of toxic PFAS chemicals polluting the groundwater near Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. This cleanup tackles dangerous 'forever chemicals' right in our backyard, making our local water supply safer.
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Impact analysis
By teaming up with private developers, the city can share the heavy costs of getting these toxic chemicals out of our water.
Local residents and families who rely on clean, safe drinking water in the Tucson area.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (3)
Warbird Nat'l chair: Turning a toxic plume into Tucson’s environmental & economic engine
"We invite Tucsonans to look past social media noise and evaluate this project on the facts: a privately funded shield that cleans our drinking water, restores a dead parcel of land, and supports local first responders." — Warbird National chair
Tucson's PFAS deal with Air Force feels off even if it isn't
Trading golf course land for accelerated clean-up of forever chemicals would feel different under a different president. But today, this quid pro quo feels all too typical.
Partnership between Tucson & golf course developers would speed PFAS removal near Davis-Monthan
Tucson officials are considering leasing land to the developers of an Air Force-themed golf course to speed up the removal of PFAS-contaminated groundwater linked to Davis-Monthan Air Force base.
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