US says chemical giant Chemours to pay $450m to settle ‘forever chemicals’ case (opens original article in a new tab)

The Trump administration reached a multi-state settlement with Chemours Co over illegal discharges of 'forever chemicals' known as Pfas, requiring the company to pay $450m in penalties and relief programs to mitigate contamination and protect public health.

• Chemours to pay $450m to settle 'forever chemicals' case
• Chemours to spend $90m over 15 years to mitigate Pfas discharges in three states
• Chemours to install pollution controls and supply clean drinking water to communities near its facilities
• Settlement does not resolve DuPont's liability for past Pfas violations