3M to Pay New Jersey Up to $450 Million for Drinking-Water Contamination

3M is set to pay up to $450 million over the next 25 years to resolve claims that its PFAS chemicals contaminated New Jersey’s drinking water, with the state calling this the largest clean-water settlement in its history. PFAS, used in products like nonstick cookware and stain-resistant carpets, has been linked to health issues including cancer and fertility problems, particularly affecting children exposed early in life.