Steam Plant Report

Description

The steam plant at Camp Lejeune produced approximately 400,000 lbs of steam every hour, distributing it through 51 miles of piping that reached the hospital, mess hall, and barracks. As documented in this and other reports, much of this steam escaped through leaks, meaning contamination could occur anywhere. The steam was used to cook vegetables in the mess hall, heat the hospital, and sterilize baby bottles. It was also utilized to steam clean engines and other military components, creating a hazardous mist potentially more harmful than a contaminated steamy shower.

This report delves into the operations of the steam plant, including a link to a video interview with the person who managed the plant, which demonstrates its use in food preparation in the mess hall. This widespread use contaminated all 51 miles of piping. This report is essential reading for anyone suffering from illnesses linked to Camp Lejeune, providing crucial evidence of how contamination permeated through the steam plant system.