Sharpe Army Depot
Lathrop, CA
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1941-Present
Base Background
Sharpe Army Depot started as a military supply installation in 1941. Personnel at the base loaded hundreds of rail cars per day with supplies and military equipment. The installation operated through conflicts of the twentieth century. Currently, this location is among three installations in the San Joaquin Depot.
Environmental investigations revealed that the military disposed of chemicals on site, causing groundwater and soil contamination. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other toxic substances were found on 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 worked at Sharpe Army Depot and later experienced health issues associated with toxic exposure, you could be eligible for disabled veterans benefits. Contact our California VA disability lawyers for a free evaluation of your case.
*Effects are according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry unless otherwise noted.