Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
Jacksonville, North Carolina, USA · North Carolina
Two base water systems were contaminated with industrial solvents and fuel components; VA and Congress established benefits tied to this location and period.
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Documented hazards
TCE, PCE, benzene, vinyl chloride in base drinking water
- Documented period
- August 1, 1953 – December 31, 1987
- Potential exposure pathways
- Drinking water, Groundwater, Fuel or solvent handling
What is documented
Government testing documented volatile organic compounds in the Tarawa Terrace and Hadnot Point drinking water systems, sourced from off-base dry cleaning operations and on-base fuel and solvent handling. Affected wells were shut down by 1987.
VA-recognized presumptive exposure (location and period specific)
VA presumes exposure for veterans and reservists who served at Camp Lejeune for at least 30 cumulative days between August 1, 1953 and December 31, 1987, and recognizes a list of presumptive conditions. Confirm eligibility and the current condition list with VA.
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