Beginning in the 1970s, the United States Air Force (USAF) started using Aqueous Film Forming Foam (“AFFF”) to extinguish petroleum-based fires. It contains PFAS, which are synthetic fluorinated organic compounds used in non-stick cookware, stain-resistant fabric and carpeting, and other materials.
Two of the PFAS have been classified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as emerging contaminants.
The USAF is working closely with the EPA and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to investigate the extent of this contamination and assist groundwater users in the affected areas near the former Reese Air Force base.
HPWD receives updates from the USAF regarding the situation.
Any inquiries or concerns should be directed to Paul Carroll, USAF, at (806) 885-5010 or by email at paul.carroll.1@us.af.mil
High Plains Underground Water Conservation District #1 is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and
channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, High Plains Underground Water Conservation District #1
has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and
commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and
other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome
feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.
If you need any special assistance or accommodations:
High Plains Underground Water Conservation District #1 has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations.
The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best
practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.
Compliance Procedures and Reports
In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards,
High Plains Underground Water Conservation District #1 regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely
changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.
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Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do
not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our
agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties,
we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.
