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EPA Obtains Over $450 Million In Penalties and Relief in Agreement with Chemours to Settle Claims Over PFAS Pollution in Three States
The EPA, DOJ, and West Virginia DEP reached a landmark settlement with Chemours over PFAS pollution in North Carolina, New Jersey, and West Virginia. Chemours will pay $22.5 million in civil penalties and spend over $337 million on injunctive relief, including alternative drinking water and pollution controls. The settlement resolves alleged violations of the Clean Water Act, RCRA, TSCA, and state water laws.
Environmental Protection Agency
Date Added
3 July 2026 at 22:30:55
Why it matters
This is the first comprehensive federal settlement with a major PFAS manufacturer, addressing greenwashing and environmental compliance, and requiring significant investments in pollution control and community relief.
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