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Thursday, February 18, 2010

Camp Lejeune Toxic Exposure

Newly reported information is now demonstrating that the water at Camp Lejeune NC military base may have been  contaminated as a result of a toxic spill. Marines, sailors, their families and other civilian contractors may be been exposed to benzene, a human carcinogen.

Benzene was reported in the well water used for drinking on the base. The substance has been causally linked to cancer.It has been alleged that a dry cleaners leaked the toxin into the water for over three decades. Benzene has been liked to childhood cancers and birth defects.



Representative Brad Miller (D-NC) has requested an investigation into the exposure and possible concealment of information. As many as 1 million may have been exposed.

Click here to read more about claims arising out of benzene contamination.