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Chemours accused of illegally dumping PFAS chemicals in Cape Fear River, other NC water settles for millions - ABC11 News

By Penelope Lopez, Elaina Athans

Chemours accused of illegally dumping PFAS chemicals in Cape Fear River, other NC water settles for millions - ABC11 News

The EPA found that the companies released PFAS chemicals into the Cape Fear River, a drinking water source for about 500,000 people.

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- North Carolina has reached a nearly $600 million settlement with chemical manufacturers DuPont and Chemours, marking the largest environmental damage payment in state his… [+4155 chars]

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