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Camp Lejeune FAQ: What Caused the Toxic Water at Camp Lejeune?
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» Camp Lejeune FAQ: What Caused the Toxic Water at Camp Lejeune?
Last Updated: May 24th, 2023
Toxic Water at Camp Lejeune: Causes and Contaminants
Water contamination at Camp Lejeune lasted approximately from 1953 to 1987.
Former residents of the military base have been diagnosed with numerous medical conditions and experienced devastating adverse health effects as a result of their exposure.
Toxic substances, including synthetic organic cleaning solvents and chemicals used for manufacturing, were found to have leaked into water treatment plants, underground storage tanks, and other water supply systems that served Camp Lejeune.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are a classification of man-made and naturally occurring chemical compounds that have been linked to numerous health conditions.
Various VOCs were found in the drinking water supply at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.
Even though the Environmental Protection Agency proposed tighter environmental regulations on the handling of specific volatile organic compounds, the Marine Corps Base Camp largely did not impose such regulations while the contamination was ongoing.
Of the 70+ chemicals observed, the four (4) main chemical contaminants found in the Camp Lejeune drinking water were:
PCE was found in the environmental assessments of the Camp Lejeune water supply at levels 4300% higher than allowed by mandated safety standards.
Where Is Tetrachloroethylene Used?
Tetrachloroethylene is commonly used for:
Dry cleaning clothes and fabrics
Industrial purposes
Manufacturing of other chemicals
2. Trichloroethylene (TCE)
What Is Trichloroethylene?
Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a colorless, non-flammable liquid created through chemical synthesis.
TCE was found at levels 280 times the maximum contamination level (MCL) set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Where Is Trichloroethylene Used?
Trichloroethylene is commonly used for:
Dry cleaning
Metal degreasing
Manufacturing of other chemicals such as refrigerants
Household cleaning supplies, aerosols, paint removers, and more
3. Vinyl Chloride
What Is Vinyl Chloride?
Vinyl chloride is a colorless, flammable gas.
Vinyl chloride was found at levels up to 70 times the maximum contamination level (MCL).
Where Is Vinyl Chloride Used?
Vinyl chloride is namely used in the production of PVC (polyvinyl chloride), which is present in the following:
Drainage pipes
Water service pipes
Wire coatings
Flooring
Vehicle upholstery
Plastic silverware
Countless other everyday items
4. Benzene
What Is Benzene?
Benzene is an odorless, mostly colorless liquid organic chemical that can be formed both naturally and through manmade processes.
Where Is Benzene Used?
Benzene is used as a base chemical for a number of products and other chemicals:
Crude oil
Plastics
Rubbers
Resins
Synthetic materials
Lubricants
Pesticides
Countless other products and chemicals
What Other Contaminants Were Found In Camp Lejeune’s Water?
Apart from the four main contaminants identified in the Camp Lejeune water supply, there are other chemicals, even potentially radioactive materials, that have been labeled by health and environmental experts as possible carcinogens.
Up to 70 other contaminants were found to have contaminated water supplies at Camp Lejeune.
What Health Conditions Have Been Linked To Each Chemical Found In The Contaminated Water At Camp Lejeune?
There is considerable medical evidence and scientific evidence from numerous agencies, such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Research Council, and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) that detail the depth of the issues at Camp Lejeune.
Long-term exposure to Benzene contamination has been found to be highly dangerous to human health.
Health conditions related to Benzene exposure include, but are not limited to:
Leukemia
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Multiple Myeloma
Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Birth defects
Anemia
Non-Presumptive Injuries At Camp Lejeune
There are also many non-presumptive injuries related to PCE and TCE exposure.
“Non-presumptive” means that though these injuries are common in former residents of Camp Lejeune, the VA has does not presume that the diagnosis is related to toxic exposure at the base.
Where Did the Water Contamination at Camp Lejeune Come From?
Camp Lejeune and its surrounding communities have gotten their drinking water from at least eight water treatment plants in the area, and the ATSDR analyzed each one:
Tarawa Terrace
Hadnot Point
Holcomb Boulevard
Courthouse Bay
Rifle Range
Onslow Beach
Montford Point/Camp Johnson
New River
At least two water supply systems have been identified as potential sources for the water contamination:
Hadnot Point Water System (and Holcomb Boulevard Water System)
Tarawa Terrace Water Treatment Plant
Drinking water supplies at Camp Lejeune were contaminated from groundwater leakage originating from an off base dry cleaner, among other potential sources.
According to the St. Lawrence County Government, the Marine Corps admitted to dumping oil and industrial wastewater in storm drains at the base.
Who Was Exposed to Toxic Substances and Chemical Contaminants in the Water at Camp Lejeune?
Over one million people lived at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987 and were potentially exposed to toxic substances in the water supply.
Those exposed to toxic water contamination at Camp Lejeune include:
Military service members
National guard members
Civilian workers on base
Military family members
Contracted workers
What Is The Camp Lejeune Justice Act Aiming To Do?
Many Camp Lejeune veterans were denied VA health care benefits for their exposure to toxic substances in the water supply.
Non-military individuals had no recourse to secure health care benefits, disability compensation, or compensation that paid health care expenses.
There have been multiple attempts to legislate change in regard to Camp Lejeune water contamination benefits, but none have brought justice to as many people as the Camp Lejeune Justice Act seeks to do.
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act affords Camp Lejeune residents the ability to sue and recover damages for exposure to the toxic substances in the water supply.
Camp Lejeune veterans and Camp Lejeune families will be able to secure compensation for health problems and medical expenses related to the toxic chemicals they were exposed to while living on the base.
Those eligible will file an administrative claim with the Navy JAG, commonly with the help of a legal representative.
If a claim is not adjudicated or settled within six months of submission, victims are able to file a Camp Lejeune water contamination lawsuit in the U.S. District Court: Eastern District of North Carolina.
The Honoring Our Promise To Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act
The Honoring Our PACT Act, which includes the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, will grant new Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits and disability benefits to toxin-exposed veterans.
The PACT Act has been a long time coming for veterans across the country. It’s estimated that the legislation will help up to 3.5 million veterans.
TorHoerman Law: Your Camp Lejeune Lawyers
With the signing of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act into law by President Biden, Camp Lejeune Water Contamination claims are able to be filed by any person exposed to contaminated water at the Marine Corps base between 1953 and 1987.
If you or a loved one was exposed to toxic water at Camp Lejeune between these dates, and meet other certain criteria, you may qualify to file suit.
Contact TorHoerman Law for a free consultation or use the chatbot on our website to see if you qualify instantly.
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What Cancers And Diseases Are Caused By Exposure To Chemical Contaminants That Existed In Camp Lejeune's Drinking Water?
2 Drinking Water Treatment Plants → 4 Major Chemical Contaminants → 22 Correlated Health Conditions.
Click a treatment plant to see which chemical contaminants were found in the drinking water being distributed to Camp Lejeune.
Click a chemical contaminant to see which health conditions are associated with it, and how strong the correlation has been determined to be.
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