How much money would West Virginia receive under the proposed Chemours settlement, and what additional obligations does Chemours have?

West Virginia would receive $11.25 million under the proposed settlement. In addition, Chemours would be required to spend up to $90 million over 15 years to mitigate PFAS discharges and potentially provide clean drinking water to affected communities.

Does Chemours admit liability in this settlement, and what is the total civil penalty amount proposed?

No, Chemours does not admit liability under the settlement, which resolves the allegations without such an admission. The total proposed civil penalty is $22.5 million, with half—$11.25 million—allocated to West Virginia.

Chemours would pay $11.25M to WV under proposed settlement in federal case over PFAS discharges

Jun 26, 2026

Chemours faces a proposed $22.5 million civil penalty for PFAS discharges, allocating $11.25 million to West Virginia. The settlement requires up to $90 million over 15 years for mitigation and water provision without admitting liability.

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