Possible water contaimination at Camp Lejeune

Did you live or work at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in 1987 or before?

If so, please register with the Marine Corps by visiting www.marines.mil/clsurvey or by
calling the Camp Lejeune Historic Drinking Water Call Center at 877-261-9782,
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.

Two independent research initiatives are reviewing the possible association between
exposure to the water and certain adverse health effects. Individuals registered will be
mailed summary results when two independent research initiatives are completed.

Background

In the early 1980’s, two solvents, trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE),
both unregulated at the time, were found in two water systems serving the Tarawa
Terrace and Hadnot Point areas. Certain drinking water wells were identified as the
source of the chemicals and were taken out of service in 1984 and 1985.

The Department of the Navy is funding two independent research initiatives. The
Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry (ATSDR) is conducting a health
study to see if there is an association between exposure to the water and certain
adverse health effects. The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) is conducting a
comprehensive review of scientific literature and potential health risks related to
exposures at Camp Lejeune.

Individuals registered with the Marine Corps will be directly notified with the final
study results.

Camp Lejeune water meets or exceeds all environmental standards today.

Drinking water wells at Camp Lejeune are tested four times a year for volatile organic
compounds (VOCs), in addition to monthly drinking water sampling. The base is in
compliance with all federal and state laws and regulations to ensure safe drinking
water.