Environmental Information
           
As the largest base organization in the Department of Defense, Joint Base San Antonio comprises multiple military locations including JBSA-Lackland, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Randolph. As stewards of our environment, we are committed to keeping our community informed of local environmental policies and issues, and of our efforts toward making a greener military. For more information, click here.

 JBSA Environmental 1 Team, Goal, Earth Logo
Energy Awareness
Consumer Confidence Report

The Consumer Confidence Report, or CCR, is an annual report that summarizes the quality of the drinking water provided to our customers and is conducted in accordance with EPA requirements.

CCR Documents
JBSA Water Conservation

For more information, please contact the JBSA Water Conservation Manager at 210-295-7576 or archie.cooper.1@us.af.mil. All voicemails and emails must be titled “Water Restrictions,” and must also include address/location and contact information within the body of the reporting email and/or voicemail.

Qualified Recycling Program

JBSA Qualified Recycling Program Sheriff R. E. Cycle
Click on the logo above or
visit the new QRP PAGE at https://www.jbsa.mil/Resources/Environmental/Qualified-Recycling-Program/

JBSA-LACKLAND RECYCLING CENTER
210-671-4800

JBSA-RANDOLPH RECYCLING CENTER
210-889-1282
 
JBSA-FORT SAM HOUSTON RECYCLING CENTER
210-221-4888

Qualified Recycling Program EMail:
802CES.CEIE.Recycling@us.af.mil
JBSA Environmental Documents
JBSA Info for Home Buyers

Joint Base San Antonio publishes information for potential home buyers in the area in the form of Air Installations Compatible Use Zones (AICUZ) Studies and Joint Land Use Studies (JLUS).

The most recent versions of the documents are consolidated by the Alamo Area Council of Governments.

JBSA Floodplain Actions

FINDING OF NO PRACTICABLE ALTERNATIVE (FONPA) RND TxDOT Perpetual Easement for Widening of FM 1518

The Air Force is proposing to grant TxDOT a perpetual easement to two strips of land on JBSA-Randolph to allow TxDOT to widen FM 1518 from two lanes to four lanes from FM 78 to I-10.  The northern parcel includes Air Force property that is within the current 100-year floodplain.  While TxDOT is complying separately with Federal Highway Administration program requirements for roadway activities based on Executive Order (EO) 11988, Floodplain Management, the Air Force also has an obligation to comply with its EO 11988 requirements in granting use of its floodplain property for these purposes.   

Air Force EO 11988 requirements include identification of alternatives to development in the floodplain, public notification of proposed action in the floodplain, an evaluation of potential adverse effects and identification of measures to minimize adverse effects, and preparation of a Finding of No Practicable Alternative document.  Any roadway widening alternatives considered must be in the floodplain, as the section of FM 1518 to be widened is presently within the 100-year floodplain.  The Air Force conducted an environmental analysis in accordance with 32 CFR Part 989, Air Force Environmental Impact Analysis Process.  The analysis included an assessment of the impacts of the proposed action on flood risk to lives and property, and on the natural and beneficial values of floodplains, as described in the Water Resources Council’s implementation guidance to EO 11988.  The proposed action will result in no adverse effects to the natural and beneficial functions of the floodplain on JBSA property.  This project would not cause adverse effects to the natural and beneficial functions of the floodplain, nor will it cause the height or velocity of floodwaters to create flood hazards. Due to this, this action is not considered as incompatible development in a floodplain, and widening the roadway within the 100-year floodplain is the only practicable alternative to expand the roadway to four lanes. 

In accordance with the requirements of EO 11988, the Air Force provided Early Public Notice for the proposed action to occur in a 100-year floodplain.  The Early Public Notice was posted on 18 March 2024 on the Joint Base San Antonio public website and was posted for 30 days.  No public comments were received.