Firefighter foam poses water risk around NZ air basesNZDF Air force firefighters blast a Devon with foam to prevent a fuel fire after a crash landing at Ohakea in 2006. STUFF Rescue fire services spray foam over this Beech aircraft after a wheels-up landing at Base Woodbourne in 2007 (file photo). Environment Minister David Parker said government agencies were investigating potential water contamination around Woodbourne and Ohakea air bases. About 60 properties near the Ohakea air base, mostly dairy farms, could be affected by the contamination, a Ministry for the Environment spokesperson said. Parker's focus was to ensure the safety of the water drawn from bores close to Ohakea [and Woodbourne] air base, he said.

Source: Stuff December 06, 2017 23:21 UTC