Camp Grafton
ND
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1891-Present
Base Background
The North Dakota National Guard first established an encampment at modern-day Camp Grafton in 1981. The site became Camp Grafton in 1921. This base continued to expand through the 20th century as a National Guard training site. Taking up thousands of acres, Camp Grafton includes training areas and weapons ranges.
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 Camp Grafton and later experienced adverse health effects, you may be eligible for compensation.
*Effects are according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry unless otherwise noted.