Lovell Field
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Location
Weymouth, Massachusetts, 02189, United States
Years of Operation
1930-Present
Lovell Field first opened in 1930 and is now the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport. The site acted as a military base during World War II, training military personnel for combat. It was transferred to the city in the 50’s and has since operated as an airport.
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 Lovell Field 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.