US companies reach $1.18 billion deal to resolve contamination claim

TRAVERSE CITY, Michigan: DuPont, Chemours and Corteva have reached an agreement to pay $1.18 billion to resolve complaints of causing pollution in many US drinking water systems, through the use of compounds known as PFAS.

The three companies said they will compensate water providers for contamination with the "forever chemicals" used widely in nonstick, water- and grease-resistant products, as well as some fire