Type of drinking water systems: Privatized
For questions contact: Public Affairs
Office phone number: (804) 633-8120
Office e-mail address: michael.c.meisberger.civ@army.mil
Water Quality Reports
CLEANUP ACTIONS
The Army uses CERCLA (Superfund) to investigate PFAS releases and lead comprehensive restoration efforts in coordination with federal and state regulatory agencies. We follow a science-based, phased process to protect public health and the environment.
For private drinking water wells, Department of Defense policy (updated in September 2024) calls for proactive interim actions when PFOS or PFOA levels meet or exceed 12 ppt, which is three times EPA’s current enforceable standard of 4 ppt. These actions are taken during the five-year monitoring and compliance phase (ending in 2029, with possible extension to 2031) before formal enforcement begins. When wells exceed this threshold, the Army takes prompt action—such as supplying bottled water, installing filtration systems, or connecting homes to municipal water.
PFAS concentrations between 4 ppt and 12 ppt in private wells (or lower for certain other PFAS compounds) are addressed through the full CERCLA process, with final cleanup goals set at EPA’s MCL levels or at background PFAS levels—whichever is higher.
Cleanup can take years. As actions progress, this page will be updated with the latest reports, progress summaries, site-specific contacts, and links to detailed information.
CERCLA INFORMATION
Current CERCLA Phase: Remedial Investigation planned
DOCUMENTS
Final Preliminary Assessment and Site Inspection of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia (June 2022) Appendices available upon request.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information, contact: Public Affairs
Office phone number: (804) 633-8120
Office e-mail address: michael.c.meisberger.civ@army.mil
Last reviewed/updated: 8/22/2025