Superfund Designation
Eielson Air Force Base was proposed to be a Superfund designated site on July 14, 1989, and was officially designated as a Superfund site on November 21, 1989.
The groundwater contains lead and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) like benzene, xylene, and toluene. Several areas of subsurface petroleum-contaminated soil and floating petroleum product are the sources of continuing groundwater contamination. Ingesting or coming into direct contact with contaminated groundwater or soil may pose a potential health threat. Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB)-contaminated fish were also found in the area.
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