Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport PFAS Information
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Community Outreach
Background
Above: Water Well Sampling Areas Near Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport as of April 2024 (click image for larger view)
The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is conducting a comprehensive evaluation of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) contamination at state owned properties or sites that the department is responsible for. Evaluation includes all past and present Part 139 airports and formerly known Department of Defense (DoD) sites. DOT&PF has contracted with third-party environmental consultant, Shannon & Wilson, Inc. to identify and sample potentially impacted communities.
The Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) has conducted sampling on airport property, in support of developmental projects and the department’s mission to identify PFAS and mitigate the risk to human health, that confirmed the presence of PFAS. The historical use of aqueous film forming foam (AFFF), a standard firefighting agent that contains PFAS, used in required aircraft rescue and firefighting training and emergency events are suspected sources of PFAS at airports worldwide. ANC is working with Shannon & Wilson, Inc. and the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to identify water supply wells near ANC.
Well Survey
Property owners or tenants with homes or businesses located within the well search area can reach out to Shannon & Wilson, Inc. at 907-561-2120 with questions related to the survey packet.
PFAS Fact Sheets
- Protecting Public Health and Addressing PFAS Chemicals
- Perfluoroalkyl & Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Frequently Asked Questions
- Fact Sheet - PFOA & PFOS Drinking Water Health Advisories
- Private Well Inventory Survey Form
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Related Reports
Contacts
For more information, please contact us.
For questions about testing & study:
Shannon & Wilson, Inc.
Dan McMahon, PMP, Vice President
dan.mcmahon@shanwil.com
907-561-2120
For regulatory questions:
Alaska DEC
Contaminated Sites Program
Robert Burgess, Environmental Program Specialist
robert.burgess@alaska.gov
907-451-2153
Division of Spill Prevention and Response website:
dec.alaska.gov/spar/csp/sites/fairbanks-international-airport-pfas
For questions about PFAS health effects:
Alaska Department of Health
Allison Natcher, Env. Public Health Program Manager
907-269-8054
allison.natcher@alaska.gov
Department of Health PFAS Website:
https://health.alaska.gov/dph/Epi/eph/Pages/PFAS.aspx
All other inquiries:
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
Erik Peterson, Communications Coordinator
907-266-2694
erik.peterson@alaska.gov
Melanie Bray
DOT&PF - Statewide Aviation
907-451-5385
melanie.bray@alaska.gov