Air Force Plant 85
Columbus, OH
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1941-1994
Base Background
Air Force Plant 85 was established in 1942 in Columbus, Ohio, under the sponsorship of the Defense Plant Corporation. The Navy took over the plant in 1950, using the site for aircraft and missile testing and production. Various tenants used the site until its closing in 1994. Air Force Plant 85 has been a center for environmental investigation, as various pollution activities occurred on the site between 1941 and 1977.
Known Toxins
The following chart outlines the medical conditions associated with toxic exposure at this base, classified by the strength of evidence required (strong, good or limited).* Please keep in mind that it is not a complete list.
| Toxin | Potential Effects & Strength of Evidence Needed | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong | Good | Limited | ||
| PFAS (Firefighting Foam) | Potential Effects & Strength of Evidence Needed | - | - | Testicular cancer Renal (kidney) cancer... Prostate cancer |
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*Effects are according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry unless otherwise noted.