Silverbell Army Heliport
Marana, AZ
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1986-Present
Base Background
Silverbell Army Heliport opened in 1986 and currently houses the Western Army National Guard Aviation Training Site, among other units. The Arizona Army National Guard manages the 160-acre site. Aviation training is the main purpose of the base, as the site trains about 300 pilots each year.
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 |
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*Effects are according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry unless otherwise noted.