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Potentially, compensation may be available to anyone who has contracted cancer from Camp Lejeune’s contaminated waters. This article will discuss the causes of the contamination and the potential lawsuits that may be filed. It also discusses the recent signing of a law that provides damages to past injuries. Learn about the causes of cancer, as well as why the military failed to address the toxic water issues.

Cancers that are caused by drinking contaminated water

In 2008, the USMC began a registration and notification campaign for people who had previously lived at the Camp Lejeune base. The National Defense Authorization Act of 2008 required that the Department of Navy conducts a health survey of Camp Lejeune residents. Laura Jones filed the first lawsuit against the US government, alleging that she was exposed to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. Jones claimed that the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune caused her non-Hodkin’s lymphoma.

The report also points out that Camp Lejeune’s health effects are not just limited to breast cancer. Other health outcomes have been reported by former residents, including second-generation effects and male breast cancer. Although these outcomes have not all been thoroughly investigated, it does suggest that there could be some effects on Camp Lejeune. It also shows that the studies on specific health outcomes are too small or poor quality to draw any conclusions.

Studies have shown that exposure to Camp Lejeune’s contaminated water has been linked to an increase in the incidence of breast cancer in women. One of the most serious health consequences of contaminated water is prostate cancer and kidney cancer.

The report points out evidence that Camp Lejeune had a higher incidence of cancer among military personnel. Although there have been no studies to prove the dangers of water exposure, ATSDR has found that contaminated water can lead directly to serious diseases.

Additional research on the effects of contaminated water on Marine life at Camp Lejeune is necessary to understand the full extent of the health risks of the toxins released by the camp’s drinking water. This study has been delayed by several decades and it is unlikely to yield definitive answers. Meanwhile, policy changes and administrative actions should continue to take place in parallel with the research. The Commandant of Marine Corps, and the Commandant Marine Corps, formed a panel to review the decisions regarding health effects.

Sources for contamination

After receiving reports about tainted water, the Marine Corps began investigating the situation. The Independent Drinking Water Fact-Finding Panel was created by the Commandant Marine Corps to investigate the situation. EPA’s Criminal Investigation Division and the Government Accountability Office also conducted reviews of the situation. Both organizations concluded that there had been no violation of Safe Drinking Water Act. They also found no evidence of falsification, conspiracy to hide information, or cover-up.

In the 1980s, Camp Lejeune received the first reports of contamination in its drinking water. The contaminants were found in the water supply to Camp Lejeune’s two water treatment plants, Tarawa Terrace & Hadnot Point. These were the facilities that provided water to the industrial zone and the base hospital. These water systems became contaminated from chemical spillages, leaky storage tanks, and industrial activity.

The Marine Corps was responsible for disposing of various wastes in the water supply in the 1950s. Storm drains were used to dump oil, industrial waste, and even dog carcasses. Some of these pollutants were radioactive and could have been contaminated by animal remains used in medical procedures. The camp also had a day care center, which was located inside an old malaria control shop. These workers mixed pesticides which were then dumped in the drinking water.

The committee separated its work into two major categories: water supply contamination and health effects. These reviews were then combined to determine the likelihood that contamination has occurred. The committee also assessed the risk of exposure via water consumption, dermal contacts, and inhalation. The committee found a range of health effects that could be caused by drinking the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The water supply contaminated with toxins was the main source of the toxins, according to the committee.

Other chemicals found in the Camp Lejeune drinking water are also harmful. TCE, perchloroethylene, and other chemicals can be found at the base. TCE and PCE are known cancer-causing agents, and are commonly used in dry cleaning and industrial processes. They can also cause reproductive problems and even death of fetuses. There are many health risks associated with benzene, and other chemicals in water.

Suits filed

More than 1,000,000 people were exposed to dangerous levels of chemicals in the water supply at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The water used for the base is contaminated using chemicals that have been known to cause cancer. These illnesses can lead to financial, emotional and physical harm for those affected. If you or a loved one have suffered from one of these illnesses, you can take action by filing a water contamination lawsuit.

To clean weapons and equipment, toxic chemicals were used. Though the government and military recognized the potential health hazard of this water, they were slow to respond to the problem. Many toxic chemicals were found within the well water, and they were not regulated by any federal or state agencies. Some people who were affected only received notification after they had suffered adverse health effects. The toxic levels in the water accumulated for decades before the Navy and Marine Corps finally acknowledged they had a problem.

Many people have suffered the health consequences of contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. They claim that they were exposed to the contaminated waters while pregnant. The water toxins also caused neurological effects. These injuries and illnesses have caused thousands of people to seek compensation for their health and welfare. These cases are amongst the first to be filed in America, but the government has yet take any action.

Signing a law granting damages for past injuries

The Camp Lejeune Justice Act was passed and signed into law by President Biden. The law includes a key provision that compensates past and current Marines for illnesses caused from contaminated water. This law took effect on August 2, 2022.

The ATSDR and the United States Department of Veterans Affairs estimate that between 1953 and 1987, up to 1 million people may have been exposed. Many of these people have died or developed other health conditions from the exposure to the contaminated drinking water. Because symptoms often appear decades later, it is difficult to track the damage caused by this water.

The Act also allows past victims of the Camp Lejeune water contamination to file a claim against the government. Anyone who was a Camp Lejeune resident or worked there and was subsequently harmed by contaminated water can apply to the law. This law removes the strict 10-year statute of repose that existed prior to the act’s passage. Many Camp Lejeune victims never received justice.

Veterans can file a claim for wrongful death on behalf of a family member. In addition, surviving family members can file a wrongful death claim. According to the CLJA, people who have died from a contaminated drinking water source may be eligible. In this case, beneficiaries would be restricted to Marines stationed in the base and civilian employees.

The CLJA requires that plaintiffs file a claim before filing a civil case. To file a lawsuit, a plaintiff must first prove the denial of their claim by the federal agency, in this case, the Department of the Navy. The plaintiff must wait six months to receive a response from the Department of the Navy. If the claim is denied, the plaintiff can then file a civil case.

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Cancer and the Marine Base at Camp Lejeune

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Learn about the causes of cancer, as well as why the military failed to address the toxic water issues.

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Ed Lott, Ph.D., M.B.A.

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