Chemours agrees to $22.5 million EPA and West Virginia PFAS settlement
Chemours agreed on June 23, 2026 to a proposed Consent Decree with the U.S. EPA and the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection to resolve claims over PFAS emissions and other alleged activities at its Washington Works, Fayetteville Works and Chambers Works facilities. The settlement remains subject to court approval, and the company says it expects the expansion of its off-site drinking water programs to increase its existing environmental reserves, which could weigh on future results.
Key points
- Civil penalty of $22.5 million, payable in three annual installments; $15 million was previously accrued
- $90 million to fund additional PFAS mitigation projects or drinking water relief over the next 15 years
- Separate resolution of West Virginia Rivers Coalition Clean Water Act suit from 2024 for less than $1 million
- Settlement is subject to notice, comment and court approval and is not an admission of liability
The filing
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