Stewart Air National Guard Base Environmental Investigation
Summary
The Army wants to install monitoring wells and take soil and water samples on four more city-owned parcels as it investigates PFAS contamination from firefighting foam at the base. Same terms as the city approved in 2023 and 2024.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Millions in state-subsidized dollars are spent annually on the cleanup.
Residents benefit from a thorough contamination investigation and better data on local water quality.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Oct 13, 2026
Councilmember Zorrilla announced an October 21 public meeting on the Stewart Air National Guard base's pollution of Washington Lake, urging residents to push back on a proposed 25-year cleanup timeline. The state subsidizes millions per year on the cleanup.
City Council - Mar 2, 2026
The Army wanted access to city-owned property for a remedial investigation around the Stewart Air National Guard Base — a step in assessing environmental contamination.
City Council - Feb 19, 2026
The Army wants to install monitoring wells and take soil and water samples on four more city-owned parcels as it investigates PFAS contamination from firefighting foam at the base. Same terms as the city approved in 2023 and 2024.
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