Naval Station Newport
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Location
690, Peary Street, Newport, Rhode Island, 02841, United States
Years of Operation
1883-Present
Naval Station Newport is one of the Navy’s main sites for training officers, senior personnel, and midshipman candidates. They also focus on testing undersea warfare systems. The Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and U.S. Army Reserve are all present on the base. This site is also home to the Naval War College, which was established in the early 1880’s.
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 | ||
| PFAS (Firefighting Foam) | Potential Effects | - | - | Testicular cancer, Renal (kidney) cancer, Prostate cancer |
If you were stationed at Naval Station Newport and later experienced 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.