Manager reports PFOS sampling plan and air permit administrative extension

May 20, 2026

The board heard that EPA-selected PFOS sampling will be carried out by staff, the utility’s source is Moonlight Springs, and the air quality permit renewal was administratively extended and posted for public review.

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At the May 19 meeting the manager told the board that EPA selected a number of utilities around Alaska for PFOS sampling to establish background levels and that staff will collect the samples. He said the utility’s water source is Moonlight Springs and noted the likely source of PFOS near the airport is firefighting foam.

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