Naval Air Station Fallon
Location
Fallon, NV
Fallon, NV
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1942-Present
Base Background
The United States Navy has had a presence in Narragansett Bay since the Revolutionary War. Until the late 19th century, sailors learned their trade on the job, but by the 1880s, the Navy introduced shore-based training for officers and enlisted personnel, selecting Narragansett Bay as a key site. By 1913, a Naval Hospital was established on the mainland of Aquidneck Island to support training and 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.
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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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