Minnesota-based 3M will begin payments to U.S. public drinking water systems due to contamination by potentially dangerous chemicals, impacting communities in the east metro. The multi-billion-dollar settlement received final approval from a U.S. District Court in South Carolina, with payouts scheduled through 2036. The settlement compensates for pollution caused by PFAS chemicals, known as “forever chemicals” due to their environmental persistence and health risks. 3M has committed to exiting all PFAS manufacturing by the end of 2025. The settlement brings hope for cleaner drinking water systems nationwide and marks progress towards reducing PFAS contamination.
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