Chemours, DuPont, Corteva settle North Carolina PFAS contamination for $455M

Three major chemical companies reached a $455 million settlement with North Carolina and local governments over drinking water contamination from PFAS discharges at Chemours' Fayetteville Works plant.

First covered Sep 10, 2026 · 5:50 AM PT · 2 articles · no longer in the live window

Chemours, DuPont, Corteva settle North Carolina PFAS contamination for $455M — Image via theguardian.com

Coverage

16d Inside Climate News Chemours to Pay $455 Million for Fayetteville Works Contamination — This story is a collaboration between Inside Climate News and CityView NC, part of The Assembly Local Network.

16d Guardian Environment Chemical companies reach $455m settlement with North Carolina over ‘forever chemicals’ claims — Chemours, DuPont and Corteva reach settlement after lawsuits accuse companies of polluting drinking water Chemours, DuPont and Corteva on Thursday reached a…

Primary sources

cumberlandcountync.gov County Announces Historic PFAS Settlement

deq.nc.gov Gov. Stein, AG Jackson, and DEQ Sec. Wilson Oppose EPA-Chemours Backroom PFAS Deal in Court

epa.gov EPA Obtains Over $450 Million In Penalties and Relief in Agreement with Chemours to Settle Claims Over PFAS Pollution in Three States | US EPA

More coverage from around the web

finance.yahoo.com Chemours, DuPont, Corteva settle North Carolina 'forever chemicals' claims for $455 million

investing.com Corteva and partners agree to $455 million PFAS settlement with North Carolina By Investing.com

investing.com Corteva, Chemours, and DuPont reach $455 million PFAS settlement with North Carolina By Investing.com

wral.com North Carolina reaches $455 million PFAS settlement with Chemours, DuPont and Corteva :: WRAL.com

newschannel9.com North Carolina reaches $455M settlement with chemical companies over PFAS contamination

Appeared in: 2026-09-11 (#14)

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