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Established as a Marine base in 1942, Camp Lejeune evolved over the years into a complex with eight water treatment plants by 1982. However, this transformation also marked the beginning of a water crisis. Two of the water treatment plants were found to be tainted with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in 1982.
VOCs, common ingredients in everyday products, from paint to fuel, infiltrated the water supply, becoming potential sources of groundwater contamination. Even though the most contaminated wells were shut down in 1985, the damage was done. Nearly a million individuals, including military personnel, staff, and families, had unknowingly been exposed to toxic compounds for years.
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"In the coming year, litigation over tainted water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune may involve the first trials, which could decide liability and damages for several types of cancer claims as one of the biggest mass torts takes shape."
"Drinking water at Camp Lejeune was heavily contaminated with a number of cancer-causing industrial chemicals, including trichloroethylene or TCE, vinyl chloride and benzene, from 1953 to 1985."
Legal Recourse and Legislative Responses
The aftermath of the revelation led to a cascade of legislative actions aimed at aiding affected individuals. Laws like the Janey Ensminger Act in 2012 and the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, signed into law in 2022 as part of the Honoring our PACT Act, were pivotal moments.
President Biden's signing of the Honoring our PACT Act, incorporating the Camp Lejeune Justice Act, marked a significant stride. This legislation broadens access to care for veterans exposed to toxins, providing avenues for compensation for the harm caused by toxic water exposure.
The Act specifies qualifying health conditions for those seeking compensation, including but not limited to adult leukemia, bladder cancer, Parkinson's disease, and more. However, it's crucial to note that certain claims are subject to a two-year statute of limitations from the bill's effective date.
The Pact Act, an umbrella legislation, extends healthcare and benefits to millions of veterans and their survivors injured due to toxic exposure. Veterans can seek medical benefits, residents can claim compensation, and the Act ushers in screening for conditions linked to toxic exposures.
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