What is the total amount and primary purpose of Chemours' PFAS settlement with U.S. federal and West Virginia authorities?

Chemours has agreed to a $450 million settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection to resolve claims related to the release of PFAS 'forever chemicals' into rivers from its facilities. The settlement includes a civil penalty, a multiyear program to mitigate toxic substance discharges, installation of a PFAS pollution control system, and funding for clean drinking water in affected communities.

What prior legal action preceded this $450 million settlement?

This settlement follows a previous federal court order requiring Chemours to stop PFAS discharge from its Washington Works facility.

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Chemours agreed to a $450M settlement with U.S. regulators over PFAS discharges, covering penalties, pollution controls, and water fund contributions following a prior court order.

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