Sheboygan Common Council approves joining multi-district PFAS settlement

By Sam Bailey | Sheboygan Press | December 15, 2023

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"The City of Sheboygan Common Council voted last week to authorize staff to file a claim in a multi-district settlement to resolve claims for PFAS in drinking water.

PFAS are widely used, long-lasting chemicals whose exposure may have harmful health effects for humans and animals.

The council's vote allows the city to file a claim in the Aqueous Film-Forming Product settlement in South Carolina District Court. During the meeting, City Attorney Charles Adams said while some cities with high PFAS readings may pursue their own claims, since Sheboygan has low readings for the chemical, this is the best step for the city to take."