Fort Knox
Location
Fort Knox, KY
Fort Knox, KY
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1932- Present
Base Background
Established in 1918 in Kentucky, Fort Knox is renowned for its armored warfare training. The installation is actively conducting PA/SI activities to identify PFAS contamination sources and assess potential environmental and health risks.
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.
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| 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 |
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