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“The level of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in the Waccamaw River is nearly three times the maximum level for drinking water set by the federal government last year.
Georgetown County Water and Sewer District has filed suit against the chemical manufacturers, including 3M and DuPont, and a dozen of their customers in the region seeking compensation for upgrading its treatment plants to remove those chemicals, the additional cost of operating those facilities and for damage to its reputation. It also seeks punitive damages.
The chemicals are per- or poly-fluoroalkyl substances, known generally as PFAS. They are used to create products that are resistant to water and stains, such as fabrics and non-stick cookware.” …