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York Sewer District files lawsuit over chemical contamination in wastewater
https://www.wmtw.com/article/pfas-lawsuit-forever-chemicals-maine-york-sewer/45628349
YORK, Maine —A lawsuit has been filed against multiple manufacturers of polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) on behalf of the York Sewer District.
The release on the lawsuit against 3M Company, E.I. DuPont de Nemours, Inc. and others describe PFAS as "persistent toxic chemicals that build up over time when released into the environment."
The release quotes Phil Tucker, the superintendent of the York Sewer District. He says, in part:
"Like so many across the State of Maine, York Sewer District is concerned about the impact of these chemicals to our health, infrastructure, and finances. Therefore, we thought it critical to partner with SL Environmental on this unprecedented matter."