PFAS Treatment Efforts Are Costing More Than Manufacturer Settlements Can Provide
December 13, 2023
Even as the largest manufacturers are being held financially responsible for the introduction of a pervasive class of contaminants into the environment, many water systems across the U.S. continue to face challenges in funding treatment solutions.
Major chemical producers like 3M are facing multi-billion dollar settlements for generating wastewater that introduced per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” into the water sources. As more is discovered about these contaminants’ widespread presence in drinking water and the potential harm they are causing for consumers, some water systems are utilizing these funds to increase treatment measures.
