| Dear John —
Right now, thousands of water utilities across the Great Lakes region and the nation are deciding whether to join in class-action settlements against top producers of toxic PFAS chemicals that have contaminated drinking water supplies. The multibillion-dollar settlements come as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency develops its first regulations for six PFAS chemicals in drinking water.
The situation is complex, and the consequences will be considerable for utilities that participate and those that opt-out. Information is key as they choose based on both present and projected costs and benefits of taking settlement money now or leaving the door open for future claims.
Decisions like these shape our shared water future. That’s why Circle of Blue has taken a leadership role in PFAS coverage from the start, with unflinching, in-depth reporting by journalists recognized as experts in the issue.
PFAS contamination, like groundwater use, drought, water rates and water rights, is a complicated issue that develops over years and envelops one community after another. It’s important to have trusted information over the long term, and you can help.
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