Pittsboro sues 20 companies, including 3M, Chemours, DuPont over PFAS contamination in town drinking water

By Lisa Sorg | The Pulse | January 27, 2023

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"The Town of Pittsboro has sued more than 20 companies, including Chemours, DuPont and 3M, BASF and several other manufacturers of PFAS, for allegedly polluting its water supply with the toxic compounds.

The lawsuit was filed yesterday in Chatham County Superior Court. It asks the court to force the companies to reimburse the town for expenses related to reducing PFAS in drinking water, plus damages related to “loss of use” and the degradation of natural resources. 

The town is requesting a trial to determine additional punitive damages, which can be assessed if a judge or jury finds the conduct was intentional, fraudulent or malicious."

Location:

• North AmericaUS
• North AmericaUSGeorgia

Topics:

• ChemicalsPFAS
• SourcesManufacturing facilities
• Sources3M
• SourcesDuPont/Chemours
• Environment
• Wildlife
• Affected community
• Health
• Litigation
• PFAS Uses
• Disposal