The PFAS Settlement:
Secure Your Remediation Funding
New EPA mandates require action, but you shouldn't have to pay for it alone. We ensure your district claims the funds it is owed before the settlement window closes.
The Settlement Opportunity
Critical Requirements
Our firm is currently assisting water districts with claims related to the multi-billion dollar settlements against PFAS ("forever chemicals") manufacturers. Water Utilities that did not detect PFAS in their water supply until after the settlements against 3M, DuPont, and others were announced in June 2023 remain eligible for the settlements.
Participating systems will need to prepare significant documentation within specified time frames. It is critical to act quickly to ensure your district does not miss the opportunity to recover costs for testing and remediation.
We are committed to helping utilities navigate this complex process. If you want further information regarding your system's eligibility or the filing requirements, please reach out to us.
We are committed to helping utilities navigate this complex process. If you want further information regarding your system's eligibility or the filing requirements, please reach out to us.
Eligibility Criteria
All community public water systems are eligible for the 3M and DuPont drinking water settlements unless they detected PFAS in their water supplies before the settlements were announced at the end of June 2023. Water systems must have a Public Water System (PWS) ID issued under the EPA's Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS).
DEADLINE ALERT
If a water district wishes to claim the costs of testing for PFAS in their sources, Phase II Testing Claim Forms are due January 1, 2026 for both the 3M and DuPont settlements.
What is PFAS?
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are man-made chemicals known as "forever chemicals" due to their persistence and stability in the environment. PFAS are classified as possible human carcinogens that do not break down in nature or the human body. Exposure is linked to reproductive and developmental damage, liver and kidney disease, immunological effects, and tumors.
UCMR 5 Testing Requirement
The new Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5) requires public water suppliers to test their water at taxpayers’ expense in 2025 and then to respond to positive scores with corrective plans. The new regulation caps PFAS at 4 parts per trillion. Our firm will assist you in maximizing your recovery from available settlement funds to offset these mandated testing and cleanup costs.