Naval Air Station Fallon
Base Background
Location
4755, Pasture Road, Fallon, Nevada, 89496, United States
Years of Operation
1942-Present
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.
| Toxin | Potential Effects | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong | Good | Limited | ||
| PFAS (Firefighting Foam) | Potential Effects | - | - | Testicular cancer, Renal (kidney) cancer, Prostate cancer |