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New Castle County utility sues PFAS makers for cost of filtration

Current status: Lifted (as of 04/10/2026, 09:25). Older update notes in the history text may be outdated.

Veolia, a water utility serving about 40,000 customers in New Castle County, filed a lawsuit in August 2026 against PFAS manufacturers. The company seeks compensation for at least $34.6 million spent on installing filtration systems at its Stanton plant to bring drinking water into compliance with federal and state health limits for PFOA and PFOS. This action aims to ensure the continued provision of safe drinking water to its customers. Update (WIBW, 28.09.2026, 19:35): The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) issued the advisory due to concerns about potential bacterial contamination. Residents are also advised to use bottled water. Update (wfmz.com, 28.09.2026, 19:45): A main break has led to a boil water advisory in parts of Warren County, New Jersey due to potential contamination risks. The advisory will remain in effect until further notice. Update (Montgomery County Public Utilities, 28.09.2026, 22:00): Montgomery County Public Utilities issued a System Pressure Advisory for the area between Seagrove and Star in North Carolina due to a water line failure causing low pressure. The North Carolina Division of Water Resources advises boiling water or using bottled water until service is restored and water quality testing confirms safety, citing the risk of bacterial introduction from low pressure. Update (Montgomery County NC, 29.09.2026, 07:46): The System Pressure Advisory affects customers in the area of Hogan Farm Road. Update (WECT, 29.09.2026, 13:25): A precautionary boil water advisory has been issued for western and central Pender County, North Carolina. This advisory is due to a major water main break on a 24-inch transmission line along Highway 421 near Blueberry Road. Update (WSB-TV, 29.09.2026, 17:40): A 33,000-gallon sewage spill from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport caused "too numerous to count" E. coli levels in a Flint River tributary, a drinking water source for 400,000 Georgians. Environmental damage, including dead fish, was observed downstream from the spill. All-clear (Todd County Water, 29.09.2026, 22:10): A boil advisory issued September 25 due to main line damage for specific addresses on Shawnee Path and Canyon Run Road has been lifted. Water tests confirmed water is safe for consumption as of September 28. Update (WHYY, 30.09.2026, 06:50): The lawsuit is against nine companies and affects approximately 100,000 residents in New Castle County. Update (Yahoo News, 30.09.2026, 23:26): A boil water advisory was issued for the Waterfall Community Water Users Association near Cloudcroft, Otero County, New Mexico, after E.coli was found in the drinking water. Update (KRQE News 13, 01.10.2026, 16:00): NONE.NONE. All-clear (The Banner, 01.10.2026, 16:20): WSSC Water lifted a request for nearly 2 million customers in Montgomery and Prince George's counties to limit water use. This advisory was issued due to a power outage disrupting operations at the Potomac Water Filtration Plant. The water distribution system is now replenished to normal levels and power to the plant is stable. Update (KRQE News 13, 02.10.2026, 23:55): Residents are advised to boil all tap water for at least one minute before consumption. Update (WFTV.com, 04.10.2026, 07:45): Volusia County, Florida, issued a precautionary boil water notice for Halifax Plantation, Sugar Mill, Fairchild Oaks, Plantation Oaks of Flagler, and Wexford Cove. This was due to an electrical disruption from inclement weather causing a temporary loss of water pressure. Update (ClickOrlando.com, 04.10.2026, 09:20): Plantation Oaks of Flagler is located in Flagler County, and Wexford Cove spans both Volusia and Flagler Counties. Update (WESH 2 News, 04.10.2026, 09:25): Customers are advised to boil water for at least one minute before use for drinking, cooking, ice, brushing teeth, or washing dishes, or to use bottled water. The notice will remain in effect until bacteriological testing confirms water is safe.

Location

New Castle County, Delaware

Country

🇺🇸 USA

Start

Unknown

End

16/09/2026, 19:25

Event type

Chemical contamination, Limit exceeded, Boil water advisory, Microbiological

Status

Lifted

Region

Delaware

Last updated

04/10/2026, 09:25