Overview
The 3M public water supplier PFAS settlement resolves claims by U.S. public water systems for PFAS (“forever chemicals”) contamination of drinking water. Final court approval was March 29, 2024 (D.S.C., Charleston): up to $10.3 billion pre-tax over 13 years (per 3M press release); the total including the Minnesota component has been reported at ~$12.5 billion. Payouts to water systems were made under the program; the matter is archived — no new intake for this case.
Companies involved
Settlement amounts
Final approval Mar 29, 2024: up to $10.3 billion pre-tax over 13 years to public water systems (per 3M press release); ~$12.5 billion including Minnesota (per reporting). The settlement resolved utility claims — individual consumer claims were brought in separate litigation (per reporting). No new intake.
Key dates
- March 29, 2024Final court approval of the water-supplier PFAS settlement — up to $10.3 billion pre-tax over 13 years (per 3M press release)
- February 20, 2018Minnesota settles for $850 million (per the Minnesota settlement site)
- January 1, 2010Minnesota AG sues 3M over PFAS in Twin Cities drinking water (per the Minnesota settlement site)
Notable filings
No notable filings recorded yet. Docket entries are added from public court records as they appear.
FAQ
What is the 3M PFAS drinking water settlement?
The 3M public water supplier PFAS settlement resolves claims by U.S. public water systems for PFAS (“forever chemicals”) contamination of drinking water. Final court approval was March 29, 2024, in the District of South Carolina (Charleston): up to $10.3 billion pre-tax over 13 years (per 3M press release); the total including the Minnesota component has been reported at about $12.5 billion (per reporting).
Who received the settlement money?
U.S. public water systems received the payouts under the program (per the settlement structure). This settlement resolved utility claims — individual consumer claims were brought in separate litigation (per public reporting).
What are PFAS?
PFAS are a large family of man-made chemicals — often called “forever chemicals” — that do not break down in the environment and have been found in drinking water, food packaging, and firefighting foam (per EPA and FDA).
Can individuals sue over PFAS exposure?
Yes — separate consumer and personal-injury PFAS litigation exists in federal and state courts (per public reporting). Whether you have a claim depends on the facts; consult a licensed attorney.
Why is this page archived?
The water-supplier settlement is final (final approval March 29, 2024, per 3M press release). We keep the record public as a reference; no new case reviews are accepted for this matter.
Case record — archived
This page is neutral reference material — not legal advice. The litigation for this matter has concluded, so case reviews are closed. For advice on your own situation, contact a licensed attorney in your country.