To ensure compliance and prevent default on cleanup obligations, a separate fund will be established as part of the settlement.

The terms of the settlement will be made available for public comment starting in September 2025, followed by a court meeting for final resolution.

PFAS, known for their useful properties, pose significant health risks as they accumulate in the human body and resist decomposition, highlighting the urgency of the cleanup efforts.

Environmental advocates view the settlement as a significant victory, though they acknowledge the irreparable harm caused by PFAS contamination.

On August 4, 2025, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced a landmark settlement agreement involving Chemours, DuPont, and Corteva, which will see the companies pay $875 million over 25 years to address environmental claims related to PFAS pollution in New Jersey.

The settlement, which is the largest of its kind in New Jersey's history, aims to remediate contamination at four major sites: Chamber Works in Salem County, Pompton Lakes Works in Passaic County, Parlin site in Middlesex County, and Repauno site in Gloucester County.

However, the settlement is still pending final approval from the U.S. District Court and is outlined in a proposed Judicial Consent Order.

Despite prior awareness of contamination issues, DuPont has been accused of concealing risks associated with vapor intrusion, which has led to distrust among affected residents.

New Jersey has positioned itself as a leader in addressing PFAS risks, having established maximum contaminant levels and conducted statewide studies on PFAS in drinking water.

The settlement concludes a lawsuit filed in 2019, following extensive legal proceedings and a month-long trial regarding toxic discharges from DuPont's Chambers Works facility.

These chemicals are widely found in drinking water and human blood, raising concerns about public health and the quality of water systems.

The financial obligations from the settlement will support public water systems and private well owners in upgrading filtration systems to remove PFAS from drinking water.