Water provider Aqua sues chemical company, alleging PFAS contamination in West Chester

By Zoë Read | WHYY | March 6, 2025

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"Water provider Aqua Pennsylvania has filed a lawsuit against Arkema Inc., alleging the chemical manufacturer contaminated the greater West Chester area’s water supplies with the toxic class of chemicals known as PFAS.

The so-called “forever chemicals,” widely used in consumer products such as nonstick cookware and waterproof clothing, as well as in firefighting foam, have been linked to serious health problems, including some cancers.

The health risks associated with PFAS, which can stay in the human bloodstream for years, have prompted strict regulations on the chemicals. The concerns about PFAS have also sparked numerous lawsuits against chemical manufacturers, such as DuPont and 3M."