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A record $455 million settlement is set to reshape lives in southeastern North Carolina, resolving decades of pollution from PFAS and GenX chemicals dumped into the Cape Fear River by Chemours, DuPont, and Corteva. Chemours pays $180 million, with the rest split between DuPont and Corteva, covering impacted counties like New Hanover and Brunswick. Residents have already borne steep costs—water rates soared after filtration systems were installed—with no guarantee the settlement will lower bills. While companies had set aside funds since 2021, this deal exceeds those reserves, plus a separate $135 million fund ensures ongoing aid for families with contaminated wells. This marks the largest such settlement in North Carolina’s history, following similar massive payouts elsewhere, including New Jersey’s $875 million deal.

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