Base Background
The Naval Support Activity Monterey is a Naval Academy postgraduate school. The idea for the school was established in the 1940’s and it opened in 1951. Currently, the site supports the Navy Research Lab (NRL) , Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), the Fleet Numerical Meteorology and Oceanography Center (FNMOC), and more. The site also offers a variety of study programs, including engineering, space science, and homeland security.
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 present at Naval Support Activity Monterey 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.
