Belmont Armory
Base Background
Belmont Armory is a Michigan Army National Guard training site in Belmont, MI. The site was among the military installations in Michigan with PFAS-contaminated drinking water hazards. Tests showed that the Belmont Armory measured 457.10 ppt for PFAS levels, while the EPA sets a lifetime health advisory for any levels over 70 ppt.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong | Good | Limited | ||
| PFAS (Firefighting Foam) | Potential Effects | - | - | Testicular cancer, Renal (kidney) cancer, Prostate cancer |
If you were stationed at Belmont Armory, you may be eligible for compensation for illnesses connected to PFAS exposure.
*Effects are according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry unless otherwise noted.