3M Agrees to pay over $10 billion to settle water pollution suits over ‘forever chemicals'

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3M Agrees to pay over $10 billion to settle water pollution suits over ‘forever chemicals'
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The compounds have been detected at varying levels in drinking water around the nation.

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The deal would compensate water providers for pollution with per- and polyfluorinated substances, known collectively as PFAS — a broad class of chemicals used in nonstick, water- and grease-resistant products such as clothing and cookware. The Environmental Protection Agency in March proposed strict limits on two common types, PFOA and PFOS, and said it wanted to regulate four others. Water providers would be responsible for monitoring their systems for the chemicals.

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