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Wisconsin Lands PFAS Settlement

Wisconsin Lands PFAS Settlement

Published 11 hours ago
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Wisconsin just scored a $10 million victory against Tyco Fire Products over decades of PFAS contamination from firefighting foam, with Governor Evers hailing it as a win for accountability and taxpayer protection. The funds will go toward cleanup, plus Tyco must replace wells, monitor water, and develop long-term fixes. But locals in Marinette feel it’s a drop in the bucket compared to the massive, long-standing damage. The deal’s pending court approval, while another lawsuit looms against Tyco and others across the state. PFAS — found in everything from pans to foam — are persistent, toxic, and linked to serious health risks, making this just one battle in a much larger fight for clean water.

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