Magic Valley Airport Well Water Exceeds Federal Limits for ‘Forever Chemicals’
Well water at the Magic Valley Regional Airport has tested above federal limits for ‘forever chemicals,’ specifically PFOA and PFOS. The airport has issued a consumer notice advising users to consider bottled water or filtration for drinking and food preparation,…
Boise, ID, September 29, 2026 —
WELLSVILLE, Idaho – Water drawn from wells at the Magic Valley Regional Airport has been found to contain levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as ‘forever chemicals,’ that exceed federal safety limits. The contaminants identified include perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS).
In response to the findings, the airport has issued a consumer notice to inform users of the water quality issue. The notice advises individuals who use the water for drinking or food preparation to consider alternative sources such as bottled water or to implement filtration systems. Airport officials stressed that boiling the water is not an effective method for removing PFOA and PFOS.
The airport is currently investigating potential treatment solutions to address the contamination. Concurrently, efforts are underway to explore alternative water sources to ensure a safe supply for airport users. The timeline for implementing treatment options or securing new water sources was not immediately available. Further details regarding the specific federal limits exceeded and the exact concentrations of PFOA and PFOS were not provided in the initial consumer notice.
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