Indiana Army Ammunition Plant
Base Background
Years of Operation
1941-1957
Situated near Charlestown, Indiana, this facility was established in 1941 to produce munitions. It is presently in the PA/SI phase to assess the presence and extent of PFAS contamination resulting from historical operations.
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 |