Delaware Bans PFAS Firefighting Foam Amid DuPont Lawsuits
What happened
Lawsuits allege that DuPont was aware of the dangers associated with PFAS chemicals. Separately, Delaware lawmakers passed legislation banning firefighting foam that contains these toxic chemicals. Contaminated tap water supplies near military bases in Delaware were affected by PFAS runoff from firefighting foam used for decades in training and fire suppression exercises. The contamination has required millions of dollars to remove the chemicals from municipal water supplies.
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Why it matters
The legislation and ongoing lawsuits create regulatory pressure and potential liability for companies operating in Delaware. The contamination has already necessitated millions of dollars in cleanup costs for local water supplies.
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Who's involved
- DuPontCompany facing lawsuits regarding PFAS contamination in Delaware.
- DelawareState where the contamination occurred and where the firefighting foam ban was passed.
- Matt MeyerGovernor of Delaware who signed the legislation banning the foam.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
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Delaware may face increased public liability and cleanup costs related to the chemical contamination.