Environmental
PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination in NH has been found primarily near:
AAgricultural farmland in the Connecticut River Valley
BMilitary bases and airports where AFFF firefighting foam was used, such as Pease International Tradeport✓ Correct
CGranite quarries in the White Mountains
DSki resorts in northern NH
Explanation
NH has documented PFAS contamination from aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) used at military bases and airports. Pease International Tradeport (former Pease Air Force Base) in Portsmouth is one of the most significant PFAS contamination sites in NH, affecting local drinking water supplies.
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