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The contamination of Camp Lejeune’s water supply affected many people. Because of the nature of Camp Lejeune’s population, many people moved through the facility during the decades when its water was contaminated. If you live in San Antonio and either you or a loved one were affected by the contamination of Camp Lejeune’s water supply, you should contact the San Antonio lawyers at Carabin Shaw to discuss your options.
Camp Lejeune and Water ContaminationFrom the early ‘50s to late ‘80s, at least two Camp Lejeune’s eight water treatment plants were contaminated by toxins. The concentration of these toxins in the water far exceeded safety standards and has been linked to a variety of health issues. Marines, their families, base workers, and other military personnel stationed in or around Camp Lejeune were exposed to this contaminated water.
The truth about what happened at Camp Lejeune took decades to come to light. Testing for toxins only began 1980 due to the Environmental Protection Agency and were only widely available through the first half of the ‘80s. However, statistical models give strong evidence for the contamination reaching back to the ‘50s. With this new research, it’s become clear that there are many more Camp Lejeune toxic water victims than previously thought.
What Toxins Were in Camp Lejeune’s Water Supply?Over 70 toxins have been found present in the Camp Lejeune water supply. Degreasers, cleaning solvents, jet fuel, and radioactive waste are some of the causes of the toxic water supply.
Testing has found the following toxins, among others, in the Camp Lejeune water supply:
- perchloroethylene (PCE)
- trichloroethylene (TCE)
- Vinyl chloride
- benzene
- strontium-90
The above chemicals are linked to an increase in birth defects and serious health issues. All of these chemicals, aside from PCE, are known to cause cancer. PCE is, at this time, a suspected carcinogen. Because of the serious and widespread nature of this issue, Camp Lejeune toxic water victims should speak to an attorney as soon as possible. San Antonio victims of Camp Lajeune’s toxic water deserve compensation.
Health Issues Linked to Camp Lejeune Water ContaminationThe following health problems have been linked to toxins in Camp Lejeune’s water:
- Scleroderma
- Parkinson’s disease
- Hepatic steatosis (fatty liver disease)
- Renal disease
- Myelodysplastic syndromes
- Neurobehavioral and neurological effects
- Heart defects
- Impaired immune system
- Female infertility
- Miscarriage
- Breast cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Kidney cancer
- Liver cancer
- Lung cancer
- Leukemia
- Multiple myeloma
- Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
The fight for recognition and compensation has been long and hard for those affected by the Camp Lejeune water supply. With the passing of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2021, it’s become much easier for Camp Lejeune water contamination victims to receive their rightful compensation.
Compensation is available only to people who lived and/or worked at Camp Lejeune between August 1, 1953 and December 31,1987. In order to qualify for compensation, a person must have lived or worked on site for at least 30 days. If you or a loved one suffered illness or other health problems from Camp Lejeune’s water, you should contact a lawyer immediately.
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