The U.S. federal government has reached a multi-state settlement with Chemours Co regarding illegal discharges of synthetic chemicals known as Pfas, which are used to make products resistant to water, grease, and stains. This settlement marks the first federal enforcement action against a major manufacturer of these chemicals. Under the agreement, filed in federal court in West Virginia, Chemours will pay a civil penalty of $22.5 million for alleged violations and will invest $90 million over 15 years to reduce Pfas discharges in West Virginia, North Carolina, and New Jersey.
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Chemours to pay $450 million to settle case over Pfas discharges
The U.S. federal government has settled with Chemours Co over illegal discharges of Pfas chemicals, resulting in a total payment of $450 million. The settlement includes a civil penalty and funding for mitigation efforts in three states.
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