Delaware Bans PFAS Firefighting Foam Amid DuPont Lawsuits

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.

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.