EPA Superfund Site

PLATTSBURGH AIR FORCE BASE

NY | EPA ID NY4571924774

About this site’s exposure pathways: As of January 2025, there is insufficient information to determine the site-wide human exposure status at the Plattsburgh Air Force Base site in Plattsburgh, New York. The site is a former air force base and was closed on September 30, 1995. There is concern that people may be exposed to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) through fish consumption. Fish tissue sampling and additional evaluations as to the nature and extent of PFAS contamination are occurring, including a human health risk assessment anticipated to also be completed in 2026. Once all of the data has been collected and the risk assessment completed, a site-wide human exposure determination can be made. A fish advisory is in place for Lake Champlain regarding Mercury, PCBs and PFAS.

In recent years there have been few community meetings, such as the Restoration Advisory Board meetings, due to limited community participation. As a result, the Air Force is evaluating ways to increase community involvement and members at these meeting. A site profile has been established on the EPA website to keep the community informed of recent progress at the site. Additionally, an EPA Community Involvement Coordinator is assigned to the site and can address specific community concerns as they arise.