Here’s who is eligible for money from 3M PFAS contamination settlement

By Isabella Breda and Manuel Villa | The Seattle Times | June 27, 2023

Read the full article by Isabella Breda and Manuel Villa  (The Seattle Times)

"Hundreds of Washington state drinking-water utilities could be eligible for a piece of more than $10 billion as part of a tentative settlement with chemical and manufacturing giant 3M for its role in “forever chemicals” contaminating drinking water across the nation.

In the state, the chemicals, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, have been found in fish tissue, human breast milk and just over 200 water sources so far, as new statewide drinking-water testing requirements roll out. PFAS have been linked to several health problems, including cancer, and are emerging as one of the most pervasive sources of pollution on the planet."

Location:

• North AmericaUS
• North AmericaUSWashington

Topics:

• ChemicalsPFAS
• SourcesManufacturing facilities
• Sources3M
• ImpactDrinking water
• ImpactDrinking waterPrivate wells
• Health
• Monitoring Data