CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) – The U.S. Navy unveiled proposed solutions to give Chesapeake residents living near Fentress Air Field safe drinking water.
The Navy has been providing free bottled water to affected residents for a couple of years.
It could still be a while before the affected residents can drink their own water, but there are a few solutions on the table and officials want to hear from the community before a decision is made.
U.S. Navy officials said there are three solutions proposed to help residents affected by the PFAS (poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances) contamination near Fentress.
One: The Navy could continue to provide bottled water for residents who have PFAS levels higher than the EPA’s health standards.
The Navy has been supplying bottled water since the contamination was first detected.
Three: The City of Chesapeake could run a water pipeline out to the affected residents.
Chad Vincelatte, Commanding Officer for Naval Air Station Oceana.
"This is the second meeting I’ve come to, I think they’re doing their best to inform and there are plenty of people there that were informed to answer questions,” Becky Woodall said.
A public comment period is open through November 7.