Fort Drum
Fort Drum, NY
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1908
Base Background
For Drum was established in 1908 as Pine Camp. The site became Camp Drum after WWI-era expansion. Today, the base is home to the 10th Mountain Division. About 20,000 soldiers are present on the base and it’s the largest employer in the area. In addition to training and mobilization efforts, the base focuses on logistical and organizational assistance for troops and their families.
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.