Naval Research Lab Chesapeake Bay Detachment
Chesapeake Beach, MD
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1923-Present
Base Background
The Naval Research Lab Chesapeake Bay Detachment sits on 168 acres of land near Chesapeake Beach. This site provides scientific research to support naval activities. Research focuses on radar technology, optical devices, electronic welfare, communication methods, and more. The Chesapeake Bay Detachment site is also home to a fire test facility. This location currently employs 2,500 personnel.
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 |
If you were stationed at Naval Research Lab Chesapeake Bay Detachment, you may be eligible for compensation for illnesses connected to toxic exposure.
*Effects are according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry unless otherwise noted.