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A view of Holloman Lake

A view of Holloman Lake

A Killdeer chick found dead

A Killdeer chick found dead

near its nest and later found to have record-high tissue concentrations of PFAS.

New research examines Holloman Lake PFAS contamination

PFAS levels are highest concentrations recorded anywhere

By Anna Padilla June 02, 2025

Categories: College of Arts & Sciences Faculty News Biology Latest News Research Front Page Museum of Southwestern Biology

Tags: Holloman Air Force Base Holloman Lake New Mexico Environment Department PFAS

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