Blog: Water Contamination

Water Contamination Following the SPS Fire

Feb 26, 2025

Last week, there was a massive fire at the factory operated by SPS Technologies in Jenkintown, PA. Abington Township declared a state of emergency, and local residents were asked to evacuate and/or shelter in their homes due to concerns about air quality from the smoke. There are also very real concerns about the quality of the water in Abington following this catastrophic blaze that lasted for over two days. Cyanide Found in Tookany Creek Following the...

Oversight Review Reveals VA’s Camp Lejeune Claims Processing Needs Improvement

Sep 6, 2022

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs regional staff incorrectly processed 37 percent of disability compensation for Camp Lejeune-related claims. These errors resulted in denied claims and underpayment to veterans affected by exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a review in 2022 to determine whether Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) staff followed regulations and procedures in processing and deciding Camp Lejeune-related claims. In January 2017, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease...