Fort Bragg will begin soil sampling this month to assess potential lead levels in the ground around select housing neighborhoods on the installation.
The upcoming soil testing follows recent dialogue between the Army and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding follow-on testing and analysis of the results of a 1993 soil study in neighborhoods. There is no recent indication or evidence of increased risk or exposure to the Fort Bragg community.
The soil sampling will focus on neighborhoods with homes built before 1978, and installation leadership will provide testing details to families in these housing areas. The Army is working closely with the Fort Bragg Housing provider to ensure timely and accurate testing and communication of results…