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Chemours, DuPont and Corteva announce $875-mn PFAS claims settlement in America

Taanvi Sawhnay by Taanvi Sawhnay
August 20, 2025
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Chemours, DuPont and Corteva announce $875-mn PFAS claims settlement in America

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Chemours, DuPont and Corteva have stated that they have reached a settlement with US nation of New Jersey to solve environmental claims, together with those associated to contamination via PFAS. Settlement payments will overall $875-mn over a 25-year duration to deal with contaminants, besides creation of a remediation fund of up $1.2-bn.

The corporations will separate the costs under the deal, which need to still be accepted by the courts. The corporations may even set up a $475-mn reserve fund handled by using a third party, which will be used if any of the corporations move bankrupt or fail to finish remediation work needed underneath the agreement.

PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are usually known as ‘forever chemicals’ as those do no longer break down effortlessly in the human body or nature, and are related with certain cancers, hormonal dysfunction and different diseases. Law suits blaming main chemical corporations of polluting US drinking water with PFAS chemicals have led to over $11-bn in settlements in 2023, with professionals anticipating that new federal policies and a developing awareness of the breadth of the contamination will spur more litigation and settlements.

The New Jersey settlement will resolve all legacy contamination claims associated to the companies’ latest and former operating sites (Chambers Works, Parlin, Pompton Lakes and Repauno) and claims of country-wide PFAS contamination unassociated to those sites, consisting from the use of aqueous film forming foam (AFFF).

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Of the total settlement amount of $875-mn, $16.5-mn is ascribed to alleged PFAS contamination unassociated to the corporations’ working sites, along with AFFF of $4.125-mn.

Chemours will make half of the settlement payements, while DuPont will pay 35.5% and Corteva the rest, the corporations said in a declaration.

In 2023, the three companies had reached a settlement with the US state of Ohio for $110-mn to resolve claims related with PFAS.

Few months go, New Jersey had informed that chemical producers 3M agreed to pay up $450-mn to resolve lawsuits over natural resource contamination stemming from PFAS.

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Taanvi Sawhnay

Taanvi Sawhnay

I’m Taanvi Sawhnay, known as Tan, a professional blogger with a deep interest in the global chemical industry. I’ve spent years writing for various platforms, delivering insightful analysis and up-to-date news. At ChemDive, I share my knowledge and passion, making complex industry trends accessible to professionals, academics, and enthusiasts alike. My goal is to engage readers with clear, informative content while keeping them informed about the latest developments in the chemical world.

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