Bioenvironmental tests the water

Airman 1st Class Ronald Smith, 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technician, performs water-quality tests March 3, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base Kansas. Bioenvironmental Airmen are responsible for minimizing environmental health hazards in the workplace and ensure safe working conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)

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Bioenvironmental tests the water

Airman 1st Class Ronald Smith, 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technician, collects a bacteria sample from water March 3, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Water sampling for pH, chlorine and bacteria levels are performed weekly to ensure the quality and safety of the water being utilized and consumed by Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)

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Bioenvironmental tests the water

Airman 1st Class Ronald Smith, Operational Medical Readiness Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technician, compares the coloring of a water sample to a pH meter March 3, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Unbalanced water pH levels require additional testing and investigation to ensure that the quality of water are within state-required ranges and safe for Airmen consumption. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)

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Bioenvironmental tests the water

Airman 1st Class Ronald Smith, 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technician, mixes a vial to test chlorine levels March 3, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Facility water chlorine levels are checked by mixing a compound into the water sample. The sample is then placed into a colorimeter that reads the chlorine level and gives the user a number that tells them if it is too high or too low. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)

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Bioenvironmental tests the water

Airman 1st Class Ronald Smith, 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technician, fills out a chain of custody form March 3, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. This form allows for proper documentation of when, where and by whom the sample was taken. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)

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Bioenvironmental tests the water

Published March 10, 2021
By Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia
22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Airman 1st Class Ronald Smith, 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technician, performs water-quality tests March 3, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base Kansas. Bioenvironmental Airmen are responsible for minimizing environmental health hazards in the workplace and ensure safe working conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nilsa Garcia)