Military Bases with Toxic Exposure
Toxic chemicals have contaminated the water and soil at hundreds of U.S. military bases. Exposure to these toxins has left many veterans with serious health problems that interrupt daily life and make it difficult to do the things they once loved.
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Veterans across the country are living with health complications after living and serving on military bases contaminated with PFAS, pesticides, heavy metals, radiation, and other harmful toxins. That’s why we’ve created a database of contaminated U.S. military installations and health conditions associated with each type of contamination.
How to use the map
On the map below, click the marker that corresponds to your military base or search for a base using the search bar to see which toxins have been identified there. Click the plus sign next to each chemical to read more about possible medical conditions linked to that exposure.
This map is for informational purposes only. Always consult with qualified professionals for legal and medical advice regarding toxic exposure.
About the Military Bases Toxic Exposure database
Although we have done extensive research and strived to make this database and map as accurate and comprehensive as possible, it may be missing information or contain errors. If you believe you were exposed to a toxin that is not listed in the database or developed an illness from contamination at a military base that is not listed here, you still may be eligible for VA disability benefits.
Military Bases Toxic Exposure database sources
Military bases with PFAS were identified using the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) database 721 Military Sites With Known or Suspected Discharges of PFAS. We have only included the locations with known discharges of PFAS.
Bases contaminated with toxins other than PFAS were identified in large part using the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Superfund website.
We also referenced the EWG’s Tap Water Database, VA.gov, other state and federal government websites, and trusted and verifiable journalistic sources.
Locations marked on the map are approximate.
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