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Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit Facts
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Water contamination at the military base was widespread and lasted for decades.
The agencies in charge of assessing potential health effects of the contaminated water have even said that:
“Levels of chemicals were among the highest ever seen in a large, public water system.”
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:
- Tetrachloroethylene (PCE Or PERC)
- Trichloroethylene (TCE)
- Vinyl Chloride
- Benzene
1. Tetrachloroethylene (PCE Or PERC)
What Is Tetrachloroethylene?
Tetrachloroethylene, also known as perchloroethylene (PCE or PERC), is a colorless, non-flammable liquid that is not naturally occurring.
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.
These include Carbon Tetrachloride, Dichloroethane (DCE), and more than 70 other contaminants.
Up to 70 other contaminants were found to have contaminated water supplies at Camp Lejeune.
