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June 24, 2026
Chemours Agrees to $450 Million PFAS Settlement with New Requirements
- Chemours will pay a total of $450 million, including a $22.5 million penalty and $90 million for cleanup efforts over 15 years.
- The agreement mandates Chemours to install pollution control systems and supply clean drinking water to affected communities in West Virginia and New Jersey.
- The settlement addresses violations of the Clean Water Act and the Toxic Substances Control Act, marking a pivotal enforcement action against a major PFAS manufacturer.
4 Sources
- US says chemical maker Chemours to pay $450M to settle 'forever chemicals' caseJun 24, 2026 at 3:04 PM · Independent
- Trump administration settles water pollution case with 'forever chemicals' company for $450MJun 24, 2026 at 5:29 PM · The Hill
- US says chemical giant Chemours to pay $450m to settle ‘forever chemicals’ caseJun 24, 2026 at 5:29 PM · The Guardian
- US, PFAS-maker, settle for $450MJun 24, 2026 at 11:31 PM · The Hill