Naval Surface Warfare Center White Oak
White Oak, MD
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1946-1997
Base Background
The former was established in 1946 as the Naval Ordnance Laboratory. The main focus of this site was researching, developing, and evaluating weapons an ordnance technologies. The site was officially closed in 1997. Shortly after its closure, officials began environmental investigations and contamination cleanup.
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 & Strength of Evidence Needed | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong | Good | Limited | ||
| PFAS (Firefighting Foam) | Potential Effects & Strength of Evidence Needed | - | - | Testicular cancer Renal (kidney) cancer... Prostate cancer |
If you worked or were stationed at the naval surface Warfare Center White Oak, 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.