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New Jersey Set to Receive $2.5B PFAS Settlement | Philadelphia News
New Jersey is set to get up to $2.5 billion from DuPont and 3M to tackle PFAS contamination — toxic “forever chemicals” linked to cancer, developmental harm, and widespread pollution. DuPont will pay $875 million for damage at four sites, including the historic Chambers Works plant, with an additional $1.2 billion in cleanup commitments. 3M, though not manufacturing PFAS in-state, will contribute $450 million for its role in supplying firefighting foam used by military and fire departments across New Jersey. Approved by a federal judge, payments will stretch over 25 years to fund massive…
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