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New Jersey Reaches Historic Settlement with 3M Over PFAS Contamination
PFAS New JerseyNew Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)New Jersey
Announced
Jul 1, 2026
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New Jersey reached a historic settlement with 3M over PFAS contamination claims. The settlement addresses consumer impacts, penalties, and punitive damages related to PFAS contamination of New Jersey's water supplies and natural resources. A formal notice of the proposed settlement was expected to be published in July. This settlement signals enforcement risk for PFAS manufacturers and users.
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New Jersey Reaches Historic Settlement with 3M Over PFAS Contamination
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