Marine Corps Air Station-New River toxic exposure cancer claims

Marine Corps Air Station-New River is not included in the Superfund List of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). However, military personnel deployed here, as well as their family members and nearby residents, may have been exposed to PFAS.

What are the toxins present in Marine Corps Air Station - New River?

Since the Marine Corps station shares its water supply with Camp Lejeune, military and civilian personnel deployed at the Marine Corps Air Station-New River may have also been exposed to the same set of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including known human carcinogens such as:

• trichloroethylene (TCE)
• tetrachloroethylene (PCE)
• benzene
• vinyl chloride

VOCs are widespread, meaning they can also be found in military settings, specifically, in jet fuel, as cleaning agents for vehicle upkeep, and paint and coatings for constructing facilities. In addition to VOCs, the Marine Corps Air Station-New River has also been grappling with PFAS contamination.

The source of exposure is suggested to be the use of military-grade AFFF and other PFAS-containing products for essential operations on the base. This includes actual firefighting activities and training that require the use of AFFF, a PFAS-based firefighting foam.

What health issues are associated with the hazardous chemicals at Marine Corps Air Station - New River?

Long-term exposure to PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances)can lead to serious health problems, particularly:

• Kidney cancer
• Testicular cancer
• Liver cancer
• Thyroid cancer
• Thyroid disease
• Ulcerative colitis

If you or someone you know may have been diagnosed with the above-mentioned health issues and deployed to Marine Corps Air Station-New River, we advise you to reach out to our team, as you may be eligible for compensation.