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In June 2007, Congress heard testimony from former residents of Camp Lejeune—the Marine Corps base in Onslow County near Jacksonville, North Carolina. The lawmakers gathered to learn more about the effects of toxic tap water on families who lived on the base between 1957 and 1987. According to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), residents during those years received water contaminated with PCE and TCE —toxic chemicals linked to cancer and other serious health problems. The agency estimates that 75,000 Marines and their families suffered exposure to the dangerous chemicals in their drinking and bathing water.
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer and you suspect toxic tap water at Camp Lejeune is to blame, contact an attorney today to learn more about your legal options.
Cancers Linked to Toxic Tap Water
The toxic tap water at Camp Lejeune contained levels of PCE far exceeding allowable limits. An analysis conducted by the ATSDR noted levels of PCE in the camp's water at 200 micrograms per liter—a number much greater than the Environmental Protection Agency allowable limit of 5 micrograms per liter.
Exposure to water contaminated with PCE and TCE has been associated with a number of cancers, including:
Additionally, reports show that children of women exposed to toxic tap water during pregnancy have a higher rate of leukemia.
Seek Justice for Your Damages
Thousands of families who put their trust in the government to provide them with safe drinking water were exposed to toxic chemicals. These families are now taking action— 850 former Camp Lejeune residents have filed lawsuits seeking $4 billion in damages for cancers and other injuries suffered as a result of exposure to toxic tap water.
If you've been diagnosed with cancer after drinking toxic tap water at Camp Lejeune, you may be entitled to file a lawsuit to recover damages for you medical costs, mental anguish, and other losses. To arrange a free consultation with an experienced attorney, contact us today.