Chemours to pay $455 million for Fayetteville Works contamination
North Carolina and several local governments announced a $455 million settlement with Chemours on September 10, 2026, for widespread 'forever chemicals' (PFAS) pollution originating from its Fayetteville Works plant. This contamination has impacted drinking water sources, including private wells in Gray's Creek in Cumberland County, and affected multiple counties and municipalities in eastern North Carolina. The agreement aims to address the environmental damage over the next 15 years.
- Location
- Gray's Creek, North Carolina
- Country
- 🇺🇸 USA
- Start
- Unknown
- End
- Ongoing
- Event type
- Chemical contamination, Limit exceeded
- Status
- Active
- Region
- North Carolina
- Last updated
Timeline
- · Alert first recorded
- · Record last updated
What to do now
- 1Do not drink tap water, boiling does not remove chemicals.
- 2Use bottled water or verified alternative supply.
- 3Activated carbon or reverse osmosis filters can help, not every filter is suitable.
- 4Follow official guidance on showering and washing.
Sources
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