List of Military Bases with PFAS Contamination

Military Bases with Unsafe PFAS Levels

In recent years, we’ve seen a growing list of military bases with PFAS contamination. PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of man-made chemicals used in products to make them resistant to heat, oil, stains, grease, and water. Unfortunately, these chemicals have been linked to a range of health issues, including cancer.

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It’s estimated that 80% of U.S. military bases are known to have elevated levels of PFAS contamination in both soil and water supplies. The issue is significant because that means more than 600,000 service members and their families could have been exposed to PFAS through on-base drinking water.

On this page, we’ll take a look at the list of military bases with PFAS contamination and the health risks associated with PFAS exposure. We’ll also discuss what legal resources are available to military service members affected by PFAS contamination, and who’s accountable for the military base cancer risk.

This list of military bases with PFAS contamination is by no means exhaustive. In fact, there are many more military bases that have been identified as having PFAS contamination, but at what the EPA considers as “safe” levels. What is considered “safe” today may change, and this list is likely to grow as more research is conducted and more tests are done.

Military Bases with PFAS contamination

List by Base Name:

Base List by State:

Additional Military Bases with PFAS Contamination – Updated August 5, 2024:

Military installation name	Service branch	Highest contaminant	Highest detection (ppt)
ALABAMA
Fort Novosel(formerly Fort Rucker)	Army	PFOS	93,000
ALASKA
Fort Greely	Army	PFBS	76
ARIZONA
Papago Military Reservation	Army	PFHxS	4,430
ARKANSAS
Pine Bluff Arsenal	Army	PFOS	330
CALIFORNIA
Fort Irwin	Army	PFOS	77
Military Ocean Terminal Concord	Army	PFOS	11,000
MIRAMAR CA MCAS	Navy	PFOA	1
CONNECTICUT
Windsor Locks AASF	Army	PFHxS	1,830
DELAWARE
Duncan Armory AASF	Army	6:2 FTS	1,100
GEORGIA
Camp Frank D. Merrill	Army	PFOS	22,000
Fort Moore(formerly Fort Benning)	Army	PFOS	13,000
Fort Gordon – Gillem Annex	Army	PFOS	360
Fort Stewart	Army	PFOS	360,000
Fort Stewart-HunterArmy Airfield	Army	PFOS	2,100,000
Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay	Navy	PFOS	41,600
HAWAII
Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Pacific Pearl Harbor	Navy	PFOS	18,700
Navy Munitions Command, East Asia Division Unit Pearl Harbor	Navy	PFOS	10,100
Fleet and Industrial Supply Center Pearl Harbor	Navy	PFHxS	190,000
Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility	Navy	PFOS	726
Marine Corps Base Hawaii, formerly Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay	Navy	PFOS	130,000
Kalaeloa Facility (Former Barbers Point-NAS)	Navy	PFHxS	28.4
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam	Navy	PFOS	2,620,000
INDIANA
Camp Atterbury/Range 36 ATG	Army	PFBS	2,160
KANSAS
Forbes Field	Air Force	PFHxS	35,600
Topeka Forbes Field AASF #1	Army	PFOS	475
KENTUCKY
Blue Grass Army Depot	Army	PFOS	2,600
Fort Campbell	Army	PFOS	3,700
Fort Knox	Army	PFOS	5,800
LOUISIANA
Fort Polk	Army	PFOS	6,800
MARYLAND
Fort Meade – Phoenix Military Reservation	Army	PFHxA	50
MICHIGAN
Detroit Arsenal	Army	PFOS	6,400
Lansing Airport Hangar	Army	PFHxS	288
MTC-H Camp Grayling-Cantonment	Army	PFHxS	315
MTC-H Camp Grayling-MATES	Army	PFOS	7,810
MONTANA
Fort William Henry Harrison /JFHQ MT	Army	PFHxS	213
Helena Aviation Readiness Center – AASF	Army	PFOS	814
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory	Army	PFHxA	23
NEW JERSEY
AASF Main Hangar-cold storage	Army	6:2 FTS	4,090
NORTH CAROLINA
Fort Bragg – Camp Mackall	Army	PFBS	32
Salisbury AASF #2	Army	PFOS	2,700
OKLAHOMA
Fort Sill	Army	PFOA	200,000
McAlester Army Ammunition Plant	Army	PFOS	170,000
PENNSYLVANIA
MECHANICSBURG PA NAVICP	Navy	PFOS	2,990
Naval Support Activity Philadelphia	Navy	PFHxA	72,221
Scranton Army Ammunition Plant	Army	PFOS	16
PUERTO RICO
Fort Buchanan	Army	PFOS	680
SOUTH CAROLINA
Fort Jackson	Army	PFOS	6,700
TEXAS
Fort Hood	Army	PFHxS	500
Red River Army Depot	Army	PFOA	17
UTAH
Dugway Proving Ground	Army	PFOS	6,100
Tooele Army Depot	Army	PFOA	180
Tooele Army Depot South (Deseret Chemical Depot)	Army	PFOA	31
VIRGINIA
Fort AP Hill	Army	PFOA	430
Fort Belvoir	Army	PFOA	52,000
Fort Lee	Army	PFOS	10,000
JB Myer Henderson Hall	Army	PFOS	530
Radford Army Ammunition Plant	Army	PFOA	72
WISCONSIN
West Bend Armory	Army	6:2 FTS	871,000

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What Health Risks are Linked to PFAS Exposure?

Exposure to PFAS can have serious health consequences. Studies have linked PFAS to a range of health issues, including cancer. PFAS chemicals have been linked to an increased risk of kidney and testicular cancer, thyroid disease, and other health problems. Learn more about other Forever Chemicals PFAS

In addition, children born to mothers exposed to PFAS during pregnancy have been found to have lower birth weights and increased risk of developmental delays. Studies have also found that PFAS chemicals can accumulate in the body over time and can be passed from one generation to the next.

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What Legal Resources are Available to Military Service Members?

If you’re a military service member who has been affected by PFAS contamination, you may be eligible for financial compensation. There are a number of legal resources available to military service members who have been exposed to PFAS contamination.

One such resource is the Military Toxic Exposure Compensation Program. This program provides financial compensation to those who have been exposed to toxic substances while serving in the military, including PFAS exposure. The program also provides medical care to those affected and covers the costs of medical exams and tests.

Another legal resource is our team of PFAS Cancer Lawyers. Our lawyers specialize in helping military service members who have been affected by PFAS contamination. We can help you file a claim for financial compensation, as well as provide legal counsel and advice on how to navigate the legal system.

Who’s Accountable for the Military Base Cancer Risk?

The military is ultimately responsible for the safety of its personnel and the safety of the environment. Unfortunately, many military installations have been identified as having PFAS contamination, putting service members, their families, and the surrounding communities at risk of serious health problems.

We’re now finding that possibly millions of military service members, contractors, civilian workers, and their families were exposed to toxic chemicals at the bases where they lived or worked. If you developed cancer, it very well may be related to your time at a military base. You may qualify for substantial financial compensation via cash settlements.

It’s important to hold the military accountable for its actions. If you’ve been affected by PFAS contamination, it’s important to take action and seek legal help as soon as possible. Take Action Now by using the 100% Secure claims form on this page, or call us directly toll-free at 1-800-631-5656. We’re here to help you get the financial compensation and legal representation you deserve.

Military PFAS: List of Military Bases with PFAS Contamination page updated on September 17, 2025.

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