Fort Buchanan
Guaynabo, Guaynabo
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1923-Present
Base Background
Established in 1923 near San Juan, Puerto Rico, Fort Buchanan provides support to U.S. military operations in the Caribbean. The installation has completed the PA/SI phase and is planning the RI phase to further delineate PFAS contamination and evaluate remedial options.
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 |
*Effects are according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry unless otherwise noted.
The personnel who were stationed or worked at Fort Buchanan and developed health conditions associated with toxic exposure could be eligible for disability compensation and veteran benefits.
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