Any who served in Marines fm.1957 to1987 get a letter about the water in camp Lejeune Nc.

Question

I got a letter stating the water in camp lejeune from 1957 to 1987 had some kind of chemicals in it.Any body else get this or have3 any info I don't?Am I sick somehow I do have afflictions.

Answer 1

1. When was the contamination first found? How long did it last?

The chemicals trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene ( PCE, also known as perchloroethylene or "PERC") were first found in the drinking water in the early 1980s during a routine, base-wide sampling. All polluted wells were shut down in 1985.

6. Is a short-term exposure thought to warrant concern?

Current scientific knowledge, including the public health assessment produced by ATSDR in 1997, suggests that the health of adults exposed to the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the base drinking water during the period studied does not appear to be at risk as a result of that exposure. The amount of VOCs present, combined with the duration of exposure to the water would likely not have resulted in an adverse health effect among adults and children.

However, the effects on children in utero (in the womb) are in question. That is why the Camp Lejeune survey was done and why the study is being planned.

8. Why is this just being made public now?

Information about the contaminated drinking water was first released in late 1984 and has been updated regularly since then. For specifics regarding the USMC release of information, please contact the USMC at 1-877-261-9782.

For all the info, follow the link.

"The Marine Corps is reaching out to other government agencies in attempt to reach Marines, civilians, and family members who resided at Camp Lejeune, NC between 1957–1987.

In response to this effort, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will be sending out letters on our behalf. The IRS has not disclosed any addresses or other tax information and has no involvement in the matter aside from forwarding the HQMC letter. If you receive a letter from the IRS and are already registered, no action is required. If you are not registered, please click on the Registration link or call our toll free hotline: [phone]. If you are already registered and need to update your information, please call the toll free hotline at the number provided."

Answer 2

  I served in LeJeune in 1958 but never got a letter stating any such thing.

Given that it was fifty years ago, I will assume that the damage was minimal, or it actually prolonged life !

Answer 3

I was stationed at LeJeune for several months in the early 70's.

Where did this letter come from?  There must be more information.