3M Reaches Record $10.3 Billion Settlement Over Water Contamination From 'Forever Chemicals'

M will pay $10.3 billion over 13 years to settle claims that their PFAS 'forever chemicals' contaminated public drinking water.
PFAS chemicals have been linked to various health issues and pollution nationwide.
The settlement is the largest ever for PFAS pollution and covers testing and treatment for public water systems that have detected PFAS or may in the future.
M did not admit liability but will stop producing PFAS chemicals by 2025.
The total costs to address PFAS pollution could ultimately reach into the tens of billions of dollars.