Status of Air Force Efforts to Deal with Groundwater Contamination Problems at McClellan Air Force Base
Abstract
Since 1979, McClellan Air Force Base has been studying groundwater contamination problems at the base. At the request of Congressman Vic Fazio, GAO reviewed a key July 1983 study prepared by an Air Force contractor aimed at identifying and evaluating suspected problems associated with past hazardous waste disposal sites at McClellan. GAO found that (1) the study has been criticized by regulatory agencies for not adequately addressing the magnitude and extent of the base's environmental contamination problem and (2) these agencies had limited participation during the study. The Air Force has initiated actions to correct most of the deficiencies in the study. Future efforts at McClellan will include more involvement by state and local regulatory agencies. Although current tests indicate that the base's water generally meets the state's drinking water criteria, GAO believes more work may be warranted to substantiate the safety of McClellan's drinking water.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 29, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA138251
Entities
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office