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Initial groundwater sampling at the former Chanute AFB found PFAS at 644,000 ppt, with contaminants reaching wells that supply nearby residents. AFFF from fire-training areas is the documented source; the Air Force continues PFAS treatment despite the 2023 property transfer to Rantoul.
Sources: VA.gov exposure
Chanute AFB is NOT currently a VA presumptive location for PFAS. That does not mean claims fail, it means you have to establish the exposure and a medical nexus between PFAS and your condition. A free VSO can help build that connection.
Source: VA.gov. Presumptive eligibility changes as new laws take effect and depends on your specific service; confirm current eligibility with the Exposure Checker or a free VSO.
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