West Camp Rapid
Base Background
Camp Rapid is an installation of the South Dakota Army National Guard. The base originally started as a SDARNG summer encampment in the early 20th century, but it became a permanent installation in the 90’s. West Camp Rapid includes a variety of training facilities, such as obstacle courses.
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 at West Camp Rapid 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.