States Rally Against 3M's Controversial Water Contamination Settlement

Twenty-two attorneys general are opposing a proposed $10.3 billion settlement over the contamination of U.S. public drinking water systems with PFAS chemicals by manufacturer 3M. The attorneys general argue that the settlement does not adequately account for the damage caused by 3M and could shift liability from the company to water providers. The deal also fails to give individual water suppliers enough time to determine if the settlement would cover their costs of removing the chemicals. PFAS, known as "forever chemicals," have been linked to health problems. The attorneys general are urging the federal court to reject the settlement.