The Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit is a class action lawsuit that was filed against the United States government in 2012 on behalf of veterans and their families who were exposed to contaminated drinking water while living or working at the U.S. Marine Corps base. The lawsuit claims that negligent maintenance of the water supply has caused serious health problems to those who were exposed. The lawsuit seeks compensation for medical bills and other damages related to the exposure.

The lawsuit alleges that the contaminated water supply was caused by decades of industrial dumping into the groundwater in the surrounding area. This included chemicals such as benzene, trichloroethylene, and vinyl chloride. The lawsuit claims that the U.S. government failed to properly monitor and test the water supply and that they were aware of the contamination but failed to take necessary action to protect people from the health risks.

The residents of the base have suffered over 20 years of issues related to their exposure to contaminated water. The Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Lawsuit is still ongoing.

Over the years, the suit has been amended to include additional plaintiffs and damages. The suit seeks compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and other damages related to the exposure. It also seeks punitive damages for the U.S. government’s failure to properly monitor the water supply and their awareness of the contamination.

What Happened to Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base Water?

The water that comes out of taps on the base is not the same water that goes into the taps. The base is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, which makes it a good place to recycle water.

The water comes from three sources: drinking water, firefighting hydrants, and seawater desalination. The drinking water comes from two wells that are drilled deep into the ground. These wells are located in the limestone bedrock and are covered by a layer of sand. The water that comes out of both wells is of high quality and meets all drinking water standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The drinking water is then filtered and treated by a water treatment plant located on the base. The treated water is pumped through a network of pipes to all buildings on the base. The water is then treated again by reverse osmosis (RO) and ultraviolet (UV) treatment before being re-circulated through the building sewage system to treat any remaining pathogens.

The firefighting hydrants are also located deep into the ground and are covered by a layer of sand. The water that comes out of these hydrants is also of high quality and meets all drinking water standards set by the EPA.

Desalination plants on the military base provide the base with fresh water. Desalination plants are located on both sides of the Cape Fear River, near the Cape Fear River Bridge, near the old Cape Fear River Bridge, and near the Cape Fear River Bridge. The plants use reverse osmosis (RO) technology to remove salt from seawater and produce fresh water. The freshwater produced at these plants is used to fill drinking fountains in buildings on base well as for firefighting hydrants on buildings on Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base.

Samples Show Chromium Contamination

In 2003, samples were taken from tap water at the base and sent to a lab for analysis. The results showed that there was chromium contamination in tap water at Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base. Chromium is a naturally occurring element found in rocks, soils, and waters throughout the world. Chromium is an essential element for human health but can also be toxic to humans if it is ingested or inhaled in large quantities. It’s also used in many industries to make products such as stainless steel, pigments, and dyes.

Chromium contamination can result from different processes including industrial processes, mining, or natural processes such as weathering of rocks or soils. Chromium contamination can also occur in drinking water when it mixes with other elements such as sodium or calcium. These elements combine with chromium to form chromates, which are more toxic than chromium itself. Chromates can be toxic if ingested or inhaled in large quantities but can also be absorbed through skin contact if chromates are ingested or inhaled in large quantities.

Samples Show Chromium Contamination and Molybdenum

In a follow-up study of tap water at Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base in 2004, chromium was found along with molybdenum, a naturally occurring element found in rocks, soil, and waters worldwide. Molybdenum contamination can result from industrial processes, mining activities, or natural processes such as weathering of rocks or soils. Molybdenum contamination can also occur in drinking water when it mixes with other elements such as sodium or calcium. These elements combine with molybdenum to form molybdate, which is more toxic than molybdenum itself. Molybdate can be toxic if ingested or inhaled in large quantities but can also be absorbed through skin contact if molybdate is ingested or inhaled in large quantities.

Samples Show Chromium Contamination and Manganese and Barium

In 2004, samples were taken from tap water at Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base and sent to a lab for analysis. The results showed that there was chromium contamination along with manganese and barium contamination at Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base. Barium contamination can result from industrial processes, mining activities, or natural processes such as weathering of rocks or soils. Barium contamination can also occur in drinking water when it mixes with other elements such as sodium or calcium. These elements combine with barium to form barium sulfate, which is more toxic than barium itself. Barium sulfate can be toxic if ingested or inhaled in large quantities but can also be absorbed through skin contact if barium sulfate is ingested or inhaled in large quantities.

If you or someone you know is experiencing health problems after being exposed to water or air contamination at Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base, please contact a qualified legal professional.