West Point Military Reservation
West Point, NY
Known Toxins1
Years of Operation1802-Present
Base Background
West Point Military Reservation has a rich history in New York State’s Hudson Valley, dating back to 1802. It was the first military academy in the United States. This location is both an academic institution and historic site. Graduates of USMA West Point become officers in the Army.
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.