Iowa Army Ammunition Plant
Middletown, IA
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1941-Present
Base Background
The Iowa Army Ammunition Plant (IAAP), located in Des Moines County, Iowa, manufactures large-caliber munitions for the Department of Defense using advanced production methods. As a Group Technology Center, it supports missile warheads, tank ammunition, artillery rounds, and demolition charges. Spanning 19,300 acres, IAAP provides research, development, production, testing, and demilitarization services, making it a key resource in the Defense industrial 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 & Strength of Evidence Needed | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong | Good | Limited | ||
| PFAS (Firefighting Foam) | Potential Effects & Strength of Evidence Needed | - | - | Testicular cancer Renal (kidney) cancer... Prostate cancer |
If you developed a medical condition associated with the toxic exposure at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant, you may be eligible for disability compensation and veterans benefits in Iowa or your state of residence.
*Effects are according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry unless otherwise noted.