Chemours and environmentalists face off in court over unlawful pollution in the Ohio River. Here’s what to know.

May 30, 2025

Read the full article by Sarah Elbeshbishi (Mountain State Spotlight)

"For more than five years, the Chemours Chemical Company in Wood County has discharged unlawful levels of cancer-causing chemicals into the Ohio River.

West Virginia environmentalists want a federal judge to stop these pollution violations. Over three days of testimony last week, they made their case in a courtroom showdown with the chemical company.

Here’s what West Virginians need to know.

What’s the case about?

In December, the West Virginia Rivers Coalition sued Chemours over the company’s Washington Works plant for discharging PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” into the Ohio River at levels exceeding the amount allowed."

Topics:

• ChemicalsPFAS
• Environment
• Wildlife
• Affected community
• Health
• Measurement Techniques
• Monitoring Data
• PFAS Uses