DuPont has reached a landmark deal with New Jersey where the company will pay over $2 billion to remedy "forever chemical" contamination across the state.

Multiple reputable sources confirm that DuPont, along with related companies, has agreed to a historic settlement exceeding $2 billion with the state of New Jersey. This settlement addresses long-standing environmental contamination caused by PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), commonly known as 'forever chemicals,' at several industrial sites within New Jersey. The deal is described as the largest environmental settlement ever reached by a single U.S. State for chemical contamination.

It aims to fund remediation efforts and ensure that taxpayers are not burdened with cleanup costs. The settlement reflects growing regulatory and legal pressure on chemical manufacturers to take responsibility for PFAS pollution, which has been linked to significant health and environmental risks.