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DAF leaning forward with PFAS clean-up plan
June 7, 2024 — Armed with data from nearly 10 years of investigation and response to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance, or PFAS, releases at its installations, the Department of the Air Force is rolling new regulatory standards into its ongoing plan to address PFAS risks...

Home HVAC tips to keep healthy during warm or cool months
June 28, 2023 — Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning or HVAC are the systems that control the temperature, air circulation, and even the quality of air in your home. Having the right HVAC system in your house can be the key to a comfortable home...

DOD funds firefighting foam research for a PFAS-free alternative
November 20, 2019 — Aqueous film-forming foams, or AFFF, rapidly extinguish fuel fires, but they contain PFAS, which stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances...

High lead levels found in some water samples at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
July 10, 2018 — During routine sampling completed in May, 21 samples of drinking water in buildings or residences taken from throughout Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston exceeded the action level of lead from outside sinks...