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Oc-135B (from Page 1) rEpOrT (from Page 3) may come from a variety of sources . components associated with service
Dental cavities, prevention taking 490 man-hours to one day re-service and put these unintended reactions of disinfectants concentrations in our groundwater. lines and home plumbing. The BEF is
Barium occurs naturally at very low
The preservation process for the OC-135B is rigorous,
responsible for providing high quality
Disinfection Byproducts are the
organic Chemical Contami-
drinking water, but cannot control the
aircraft back into operation as needed.
The process begins with the storage induction, also with naturally occurring materials in nants: Such as synthetic and volatile variety of materials used in plumbing
components. If water in your home has
organic chemicals, which are by-prod-
by Senior Airman drinks such as juice or energy drinks. When known as “flush farm.” The flush farm team drains the the water (e.g., natural organic matter, ucts of industrial processes and petro- been sitting for several hours, you can
viCToR MASTLeY you sip on a beverage other than water, your remaining fuel, refuels the aircraft with a lightweight oil bromide, or disinfection by-product leum production, and also may come minimize the potential for lead exposure
mouth is constantly being attacked by the and runs the engines to preserve the fuel system plumbing precursors). from gas stations, urban storm water by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2
355th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron Arsenic is a naturally occurring sub-
acidity, which then breaks down the enamel before draining at the low points, so the aircraft is stored runoff, and septic systems. minutes before using water for drinking
Have you ever been at a dental clinic and and increases the risk of developing a cavity. empty and not dry. This is followed by a thorough cleaning stance commonly found in groundwater Radioactive Contaminants: That or cooking. If you are concerned about
the dentist tells you that you have a cavity, but Thankfully, there is a way to prevent cavi- at the “wash rack.” in the southwestern United States. can be naturally occurring or be the lead in your water, you may wish to have
you have no idea how you got it? ties. The first line of defense is to brush your Once completed, the aircraft will undergo the sealing While your drinking water meets EPA’s result of oil and gas production and your water tested. Information on lead
If you have ever been in that situation, then teeth twice a day for at least two minutes. process. The AMARG team will apply tape over the crevices, standard for arsenic, it does contain mining activities. in drinking water, testing methods, and
wonder no more. This article will break down Unfortunately, the bristles of your toothbrush waxy coating over the glass, and barrier paper over the low levels of arsenic. EPA’s standard Nitrate is a form of nitrogen and steps you can take to minimize exposure
what causes cavities, give examples of foods are unable to clean effectively in-between engine’s inlets and outlets. balances the current understanding of an important plant nutrient. Nitrate is available from the Safe Drinking
and drinks that help accelerate the cavitation your teeth, but this is where floss comes Finally, it will be sprayed with one coat each of a blue arsenic’s possible health effects against in drinking water at levels above 10 Water Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/
process, and explain how to prevent dental in. You should floss at least once a day to strippable preservation compound and then, a white the cost of removing arsenic from drink- ppm is a health risk for infants less safewater/lead.
Coliform Bacteria are commonly
cavities. ensure you are cleaning the areas that your cceramic-blend top coat to serve as a temperature control. ing water. USEPA continues to research than six months of age. High nitrate found in the environment and in the
the health effect of low levels of arsenic,
levels in drinking water can cause blue
Dental caries, more commonly called cavi- toothbrush cannot reach. Another effective The white cover allows the inside temperature to remain which is a mineral known to cause can- baby syndrome. Nitrate levels may rise digestive tract of animals. While rarely
ties, occur when the enamel of the tooth is preventive product you can use is a fluori- within 10 to 15 degrees cooler. cer in humans at high concentrations, quickly for short periods of time because harmful, coliform bacteria in drinking
weakened and broken down. Naturally occur- dated mouthwash in conjunction with proper “Though it is being sent into the AMARG, we will ensure and is linked to other health effects of rainfall or agricultural activity. If you water are indicators that the water may
ring bacteria in your mouth are the primary brushing and flossing. Using a toothpaste or that its capabilities are not lost for our service,” Barnard such as skin damage and circulatory are caring for an infant, ask advice from also contain harmful microorganisms.
reason for this enamel breakdown. This bacte- a mouthwash with fluoride in it is very ben- said. “We are committed to ensuring that these aircraft problems. your health care provider. For more information please
ria feeds on the sugar from foods that we eat eficial because it can add minerals back into remain ready to be reintegrated at any time by executing Microbial Contaminants: Such Alpha emitters are a measure of contact: 1st Lt A. Virgil Aiken, Envi-
and creates acidic byproducts, which slowly your enamel, making it stronger and more our mission of storage, maintenance and regeneration.” as viruses and bacteria that may come radioactivity due to naturally occurring ronmental Health Element chief, 355
wear at the enamel. So, when you eat a food resistant to cavities. Like the majority of the aircraft at the AMARG, the from sewage treatment plants, septic minerals in groundwater. This excludes OMRS/SGXB (Bioenvironmental En-
that has sugar in it, the bacteria in your mouth An additional technique to combat cavities is OC-135B will be stored as a type 2000, meaning the parts systems, agricultural livestock opera- the radioactivity contributed by either gineering Flight), 4175 S. Alamo Ave,
are also eating. to drink plenty of water with your meals and could be reclaimed. tions, and wildlife. radon or uranium. Bldg. 417, Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ
Typically, you think of sugary foods as snacks, as well as drinking water after drink- “Our plan for the OC-135B is to utilize all of the parts of inorganic Contaminants: Such as uranium is a metallic element 85707. Phone: (520) 228-5369, DSN:
something like a candy bar. However, foods ing an acidic type beverage. Doing this will the aircraft that can be regenerated, whether that is this salts and metals that can be naturally- which is highly toxic and radioactive. 228-5369
that contain carbohydrates can also be bad for rinse your mouth and help get the sugar and week or five years from now,” said Sunday McCord, Air occurring or result from urban storm Lead and Copper are naturally Please share this information with
your teeth. For instance, eating a piece of bread acidity off your teeth and out of your mouth. Force Material Command logistics management special- water runoff, industrial or domestic occurring metals which are gener- other people who drink this water,
causes enzymes in your saliva break down the Dental cavities are a very common disease ist. “The OC-135B has parts that can be regenerated and wastewater discharges, oil and gas ally found at very low levels in source especially those who may not have re-
waters. If present, elevated levels of
ceived this notice directly (for example,
carbohydrates into sugar — giving those pesky but are also easily preventable with a good transferred to over 400 aircraft in the fleet, so that they production, mining, or farming. lead can cause serious health prob- people in apartments, nursing homes,
bacteria more ammo to damage your teeth. oral hygiene routine and understanding what Senior Airman Jacob T. Stephens can maintain mission ready status.” Pesticides and herbicides: lems, especially for pregnant women schools, and businesses). You can do this
A common behavior that can accelerate the causes the issue. Contact your local dental of- Capt. Greg Spilsbury, 355th Medical Group comprehensive dentist, poses for a The OC-135B joins over 3,000 other preserved aircraft Such as agriculture, urban storm wa- and young children. Lead in drinking by posting this notice in a public place
cavitation process is drinking acidic, sugary fice for additional information. photo at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Oct. 8, 2020. at the AMARG, from across the Department of Defense. ter runoff, and residential uses that water is primarily from materials and or distributing copies by hand or mail.

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