Camp Smith
Cortlandt, NY
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1882-Present
Base Background
Camp Smith was established in 1882 as Camp Townsend. The site became Camp Smith in 1919. This base consists of 1,560 acres of land, which is broken up into a variety of training areas. Due to the mountainous terrain at the site, service members use the land for tactical training in a variety of climates. There are also shooting ranges and simulation facilities at the base.
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 |
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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.