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180,000 North Carolina households move closer to PFAS trial after ruling against Chemours and DuPont

A key ruling against Chemours and DuPont has moved a legal case involving PFAS contamination closer to trial, potentially affecting about 180,000 North Carolina households.

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The case could have major public-health, liability and compensation consequences for communities exposed to persistent chemicals.

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  1. 180,000 NC households move closer to PFAS trial after key ruling against Chemours, DuPont ↗wral.com · Recorded source date: Sep 16, 2026, 12:16 AM UTC
  2. North Carolina, Chemical Companies Reach $455M PFAS Contamination Settlement ↗enr.com · Recorded source date: Sep 16, 2026, 12:47 AM UTC

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