North Carolina AG announces $590M settlement with Chemours over river toxins
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson says Chemours, blamed for years of toxic chemical dumping into the Cape Fear River, will pay nearly $590 million for drinking-water cleanup, with payments spread over 10 to 15 years. A separate $135 million reserve is set aside in case Chemours goes bankrupt, and New Hanover County will receive $22.8 million to address contamination, starting with well-water users.