North Carolina Lands $590M PFA Settlement | Greenville News

North Carolina and eleven local governments just scored a record $590 million settlement from DuPont and Chemours to tackle decades of toxic PFAS pollution in the Cape Fear River — a vital water source for millions. The contamination, traced to Chemours’ Fayetteville Works plant, has forced the company to pay nearly $1.2 billion under a 2019 order — but this new deal demands even more to cover environmental damage and fund long-term cleanup. State officials hailed it as a major victory, with $75 million going to North Carolina and $380 million split among affected counties, plus a $135 million reserve fund to ensure accountability. This state-level win dwarfs a recent federal settlement that offered only $90 million across three states — and notably excluded North Carolina. Other lawsuits remain active against the companies. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.wspa.com/news/nc-reaches-590-million-settlement-with-chemours-over-pfas-in-cape-fear-river/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/02fe2f70d0bff25e Report issues to [email protected].