3M agrees to settle 'forever chemical' drinking water lawsuits for $10.3 billion - The Washington Post
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Last updated 17 Jul 2024
The manufacturing giant agreed to pay $10.3 billion over 13 years to test for and clean up the chemicals, known as PFAS, from drinking water supplies.
The manufacturing giant agreed to pay $10.3 billion over 13 years to test for and clean up the chemicals, known as PFAS, from drinking water supplies.
The manufacturing giant agreed to pay $10.3 billion over 13 years to test for and clean up the chemicals, known as PFAS, from drinking water supplies.
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