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PFAS Water Contamination Lawsuit in Kansas

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Statute of limitations — Kansas

Kansas has a 2-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims from the date of discovery.

2 years from discovery of injury and PFAS connection

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Where to File in Kansas

Kansas personal injury claims are governed by K.S.A. § 60-513, providing a 2-year limitations period from discovery. Federal PFAS claims proceed in MDL 2873 (D.S.C.). McConnell AFB in Wichita has documented PFAS contamination affecting thousands of area residents who were provided bottled water by the Air Force after PFAS was detected above EPA advisory levels in nearby wells. Fort Riley in Junction City has also documented PFAS from AFFF training operations.

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Exposure in Kansas

McConnell Air Force Base in Wichita documented PFAS contamination in surrounding residential wells at levels above EPA health advisory thresholds. The Air Force provided bottled water to approximately 2,700 affected residents — a public acknowledgment of significant contamination.

McConnell AFB Wichita — 2,700+ residents provided bottled water after PFAS detected above EPA advisory levels in wells near the base

Source: Air Force Civil Engineer Center PFAS Reports; Wichita Eagle local coverage 2019–2022

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