What is the total settlement amount Chemours agreed to pay for PFAS contamination from its Fayetteville Works plant, and how is it distributed?

Chemours has agreed to pay $455 million over 15 years to settle claims of PFAS contamination from its Fayetteville Works plant; $75 million goes to the state of North Carolina and $380 million to 11 local entities.

Why is the $455 million settlement significant in North Carolina's environmental enforcement history?

This settlement is the largest environmental damage payment in North Carolina's history.

Chemours to Pay $455 Million for Fayetteville Works Contamination

Sep 11, 2026

Chemours agreed to pay $455 million over 15 years to settle PFAS contamination claims at its Fayetteville Works plant. The settlement includes a $135 million reserve fund from DuPont to ensure payments even if Chemours faces bankruptcy.

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