Military Base Contamination in South Carolina
7 installations in South Carolina are profiled on this site for documented environmental contamination. Each page covers what was found, the cleanup status, and the health concerns for those who served there.
Fort Jackson
Fort Jackson, the Army's largest basic training post, has documented PFAS, RDX, TCE and metals in its environment.
Joint Base Charleston
Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, has documented PFAS contamination from decades of firefighting foam use.
Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort
An overview of PFAS related groundwater concerns and ongoing well testing at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina.
Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island
Parris Island, a Marine Corps recruit depot in South Carolina, has documented PCE, PCB, and heavy metal contamination.
McEntire Joint National Guard Base
McEntire Joint National Guard Base in South Carolina has documented PFAS groundwater contamination linked to firefighting foam.
Myrtle Beach Air Force Base
A former Air Force base in South Carolina where firefighting foam left PFAS in groundwater and nearby coastal waters.
Shaw Air Force Base
Shaw Air Force Base near Sumter, South Carolina, where decades of firefighting foam use have been associated with PFAS in local groundwater.