The Air Force signed a federal facilities agreement (FFA) with EPA and the state in 1991 to address site contamination. The Air Force identified over 30 source areas for investigation, and has closed or determined that no further action is required at some of these sites.
| City | Anchorage |
|---|---|
| County | Not Defined County |
| State | Alaska |
| Coordinates | 61.25417, -149.79170 |
Elmendorf Air Force Base is a federal Superfund site in Alaska. The Superfund program, created by Congress in 1980, addresses sites where hazardous substances have been released or threaten release into the environment. EPA scores potential sites using the Hazard Ranking System; those that score high enough are placed on the National Priorities List.
Current status: Cleanup underway. Active cleanup is underway, meaning EPA has approved a remediation plan and work is in progress. Cleanup timelines vary widely — some sites take decades depending on contamination depth, groundwater involvement, and funding availability.
EPA has identified 10 contaminants of concern at this site, including 1,1,1-trichloroethane, 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane, 1,1,2-trichloroethane. Contamination has been detected in groundwater, soil, surface water, sediment, soil gas.
If you live near this site and have health concerns, your state health department can provide site-specific guidance. EPA maintains a community involvement program for most NPL sites, and site documents — including the Record of Decision, five-year reviews, and public health assessments — are typically available through EPA's Superfund site profile.