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Mather Air Force Base

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Location 10425, Norden Avenue, Mather, California, 95655, United States
Years of Operation 1918-1993

The Mather Air Force Base opened in 1918 and is located 12 miles east of Sacramento. It started as a pilot training base during World War I. During World War II, the base became a navigator and single-engine pilots. From 1948 until its closing in 1993, the base focused on navigation training primarily.

The government closed the base in 1993, about 10 years after the EPA began investigating contamination sites. This base reopened as the Sacramento Mather Airport two years later.

Known Toxins

The following chart outlines the toxins associated with this military location and the potential effects of exposure.*

Toxin Potential Effects
Strong Good Limited
Diesel Fuel Potential Effects - - -
Gasoline Potential Effects - - Fetal solvent syndrome/ Fetal Ethanol Syndrome
Heavy metals (misc.) Potential Effects Pneumonitis hypersensitivity - Multiple myeloma, Chronic renal disease
Pesticides/Insecticides Potential Effects Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, Contact dermatitis ­ Irritant, Contact dermatitis ­ Allergic Testicular cancer, Renal (kidney) cancer, Porphyria ­ toxic, Photosensitivity, Parkinson's disease/Movement disorders, Myelodysplastic syndrome, Multiple myeloma, Childhood Leukemias, Bone cancer/Ewings sarcoma Wilm's Tumor, Vasculitis, Thyroid disorders ­Hypothyroidism, Thyroid cancer, Thrombocytopenic purpura, Soft tissue sarcoma, Rheumatoid arthritis, Retinoblastoma, Pneumonia, Melanoma, Laryngeal cancer, Esophageal cancer, Congenital malformations ­ general, Cirrhosis, Cervical cancer, Bronchitis ­ chronic, Bronchitis ­ acute, Alzheimer's, ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease)
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) Potential Effects Rhinitis ­ irritant - -

If you worked or were stationed at Mather Air Force Base and are experiencing adverse health effects, you may be eligible for compensation.

*Effects are according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry unless otherwise noted.