Wing releases 2009 Water Quality Report Published July 1, 2010 By Senior Airman David Dobrydney 48th Fighter Wing Public Affairs ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England -- The 48th Medical Group Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight released the 2009 Water Quality Report today. Bioenvironmental engineers conducted thousands of tests on RAFs Lakenheath, Mildenhall and Feltwell water supplies throughout the past calendar year to collect the data. Water is tested for acidity and levels of minerals or chemicals that could be potentially harmful. Water used on the bases comes from both the main British water system and locally-produced sources. "Because we're visiting forces [in the U.K.], we follow the U.S. [and U.K.] governing standards, so we apply the most stringent standards of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and United Kingdom Drinking Water Inspectorate," said Tech. Sgt. Tia McGehee, NCO in charge of environmental protection. Sergeant McGehee said this year's report shows nothing out of the ordinary. However, she still recommends base personnel read the report. "People have a right to know what's in their water and where it comes from," said Sergeant McGehee. "Most people don't take the time to read it, but we want them to know it's okay." Click here to read the RAFÂ Lakenheath report. Click here to read the RAFÂ Feltwell report.