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Fort Worth Sues 3M, DuPont for $400M Water Contamination

3/15/2025

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Fort Worth, Texas, is taking a stand against PFAS manufacturers 3M and DuPont, along with the U.S. Department of Defense, by filing a lawsuit over the contamination of its drinking water. The city is demanding $400 million for cleanup, determined to hold these companies accountable for the health dangers posed by their toxic firefighting foam.

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Story summary

Fort Worth, Texas, is taking a stand against PFAS manufacturers 3M and DuPont, along with the U.S. Department of Defense, by filing a lawsuit over the contamination of its drinking water. The city is demanding $400 million for cleanup, determined to hold these companies accountable for the health dangers posed by their toxic firefighting foam.