Chemical Companies to Pay $1.2B Settlement for Water Contamination Lawsuits.
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Three U.S. chemical companies have agreed to pay $1.185 billion to settle complaints about toxic pollutants known as “forever chemicals” in drinking water systems. The pollutants, polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), have been linked to infertility, thyroid disorders, and several types of cancer. The chemicals have been found in drinking water consumed by thousands of U.S. communities and in products used by millions of Americans. The settlement excludes some water systems, including those owned by states or the federal government, and smaller water systems.
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- Top US chemical firms to pay $1.2bn to settle water contamination lawsuits The Guardian
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