Chemours Settles PFAS Discharge Claims With EPA and West Virginia

The settlement, which covers operations at the company’s Washington Works, Fayetteville Works, and Chambers Works facilities, marks a resolution to federal and state allegations of non-compliance. Chemours will distribute the $22.5 million penalty in three annual installments starting after court approval of the Consent Decree. Beyond the immediate financial penalty, the company has committed to funding $90 million in projects over the next 15 years. These initiatives are designed to reduce future PFAS emissions and expand off-site drinking water programs across West Virginia, Ohio, and New Jersey.

This agreement aligns with the company’s broader strategy to resolve legacy environmental liabilities while securing greater operational certainty. In a separate move to clear outstanding legal hurdles, Chemours also settled litigation with the West Virginia Rivers Coalition for less than $1 million, addressing claims from 2024 related to water discharge limits at the Washington Works site. The finalization of these terms remains subject to court approval, serving as a pivotal step in the company's effort to meet its goal of reducing fluorinated organic chemical emissions by 99% by 2030.