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“A Defense Department inspector general’s audit faulted this U.S. airlift hub in western Tokyo for mishandling toxic substances, including chemicals from firefighting foam and electrical equipment, according to a recent report.
The audit cited discrepancies at Yokota involving improper storage of 250 gallons of water contaminated with PFAS — per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances — and the incorrect disposal of PCBs — polychlorinated biphenyls — found in oil from electrical transformers.
The issues were uncovered during a broader review of hazardous waste management by the DOD in Japan.”