Seneca Army Depot
Romulus, NY
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1941-1990’s
Base Background
Seneca Army Depot was first built in 1941 as the Seneca Ordnance Depot. This location took up over 10,000 acres. The military used the site as an ammunition storage and disposal site, and it became one of the largest employers in the area. After its closure in the 1990s, the county’s Industrial Development Agency took over the site.
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 or worked at Seneca Army Depot, and later experienced adverse health effects, you could be eligible for compensation. Our New York VA disability appeal lawyers may be able to help – get a free case evaluation here.
*Effects are according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry unless otherwise noted.