Author: Danielle Chemtob

Today, everyone is aware of the havoc created by the polluted waters at Camp Lejeune. For over 30 years, family members, military service members, and civilian workers have been exposed to toxic chemicals like tetrachloroethylene, benzene, vinyl chloride, and trichloroethylene present in the region’s water supply. These harmful chemicals caused health issues like infertility, Parkinson’s disease, and many kinds of cancer. By now, there is much evidence that suggests military officials were aware of the polluted water. Despite that, water wells were functional until 1987. In the meantime, people located at the base used this contaminated water for drinking and…

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