In 1982, the United States Marine Corps (USMC) discovered Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in some of the drinking water at Camp Lejeune, NC. While the USMC shut down most of the contaminated wells by 1985, the issue is believed to have started as far back as the early 1950s. That means that for more than three decades, …
In 1982, the United States Marine Corps (USMC) discovered elevated levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the drinking water at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, NC. Built in 1942 as a training facility for troops entering World War II, Camp Lejeune is still one of the largest military bases on the East Coast. Though most …
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Did you serve or work at Camp Lejeune in the 1980s or earlier? If so, sadly, you may have been exposed to dangerous chemicals. But it’s better to be aware of your health risks than not to know. That way, you can make informed choices about your medical care today and in the future. You …
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Are you or someone close to you one of the Camp Lejeune toxic water survivors? It’s estimated that over 1 million people were affected by the water contamination at Camp Lejeune. Camp Lejeune is one of the worst cases of military water contamination. It still affects thousands of lives to this day. For decades survivors have tried to seek recourse …
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One million soldiers, support staff, military personnel, contractors, and their families got impacted by the water contamination at Camp Lejeune. On June 19, 2012, President Barack Obama signed an Executive order authorizing the Interagency Taskforce on Toxic Substances and Public Health to determine the consequences of drinking water contamination at Camp Lejeune. It came after …
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The drinking water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River contaminated approximately 1 million Marines, their dependents, and civilian contractors. Long after their time at Camp Lejeune, many of those service members and their families are now feeling the effects of exposure to contaminated water. They are now suffering from severe …
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In the early 1980s, researchers discovered that two water supply systems at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC were contaminated with volatile organic chemicals, including industrial solvents. Since then, the government has removed the source of the contamination. However, these actions did not occur soon enough to prevent on-base personnel, service members, and their families from suffering …
In a 34-year period, it is estimated that some 900,000 veterans, family members, and nearby civilians were impacted by contamination in the water at Camp Lejeune. In recent years Camp Lejeune water contamination has become a major issue, and more facts come to light daily. In 1985, scientists suggested that a toxic chemical called TCE, an …
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From the early 1950s to 1985, the drinking water supply at the U.S. Marine Corps Base in Camp Lejeune, NC was contaminated with volatile organic chemicals (VOCs). During this time, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) estimates that upward of one million people could have been exposed to toxic, carcinogenic contaminants. These chemicals …
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The U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune was established in 1942. Exactly 40 years later, in 1982, the Marine Corps discovered the presence of specific volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the drinking water there. The VOCs were present in two out of the eight water treatment plants located on the base. The VOCs made the Camp Lejeune contaminated water unsafe to consume …
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