Camp Lejeune Water Contamination

The Camp Lejeune water contamination involved the presence of hazardous chemicals like solvents and industrial waste in the water supply at the U.S. Marine Corps Base in North Carolina, primarily between the 1950s and 1980s. Military personnel and their families drank or used this water for cooking and bathing, exposing them to health risks. The contamination is linked to increased rates of cancers, birth defects, and other serious health issues. The U.S. government has since acknowledged the problem and provided support and compensation to affected individuals.