Trump administration says chemical maker Chemours agrees to pay $450M to settle 'forever chemicals' case

The Trump administration reached a multi-state settlement with Chemours Co over illegal discharges of synthetic PFAS forever chemicals. This is the first federal government agreement resolving enforcement claims against a major PFAS manufacturer. Under the terms, Chemours will pay a $22.5 million civil penalty for alleged violations. Additionally, the company will spend $90 million over 15 years to mitigate PFAS discharges across three states: West Virginia, North Carolina, and New Jersey, targeting water and stain resistant chemicals.