Chemical manufacturer 3M Co. reached a $10.3 billion settlement over lawsuits related to allegations of “forever chemicals” contaminating U.S. public drinking water systems. The settlement would compensate water providers for pollution with PFAS (per- and polyfluorinated substances), considered “forever chemicals” because they don’t degrade naturally in the environment. “PFAS have been linked to a variety … Continue reading $10.3 Billion Settlement Reached on ‘Forever Chemicals’ Contaminating Water