Dr. Rosenfeld Collected and Analyzed Underlying Exposure Data
In 2023, 3M received preliminary court approval for a $10.3 billion settlement resolving hundreds of lawsuits brought by public water providers nationwide alleging contamination of drinking water with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). One of the largest environmental settlements in U.S. history, the agreement funds PFAS testing and treatment for municipal water systems over a 13-year period, primarily addressing contamination linked to firefighting foams. The settlement advanced after revisions addressed state objections while preserving states’ rights to pursue separate claims.
