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Environment and Natural Resources Division | ENRD - Environmental Enforcement Section | USAO - West Virginia, SouthernDOJMed source confidence · 80%Jun 25, 2026, 5:38 AM UTC · 13d ago
Chemours Agrees to $450M Landmark Settlement Agreement for Releases of PFAS “Forever Chemicals” in West Virginia, North Carolina, and New Jersey
Case File
Chemours Company settled with the DOJ for $450 million over PFAS pollution. The settlement includes a $22.5 million civil penalty and $90 million for mitigation programs. This is the first federal settlement addressing enforcement claims against a PFAS manufacturer.
•Chemours agreed to a $450 million settlement for PFAS pollution.
•Settlement includes a $22.5 million civil penalty.
•Chemours will invest $90 million in PFAS mitigation programs.
•They will provide clean drinking water at an estimated cost of $280 million.
•This settlement is a significant enforcement action against a PFAS manufacturer.
Why This Matters
The settlement requires Chemours to implement measures that will significantly reduce PFAS discharges, improving water quality for affected communities.