Naval Station Great Lakes
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Location
2601, Paul Jones Street, North Chicago, Illinois, 60088, United States
Years of Operation
1911-Present
Naval Station Great Lakes, the U.S. Navy’s only boot camp and largest training station, has been operational since 1911 in Lake County, Illinois. However, high levels of PFAS contamination from firefighting foam (AFFF) pose serious health risks to those stationed there. Veterans affected by PFAS exposure may be eligible for VA benefits or compensation.
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 |