3M Co. reached a $10.3 billion agreement to settle lawsuits that claimed toxic chemicals had contaminated drinking water across the country.

<div class="block">3M Co. reached a $10.3 billion agreement to settle lawsuits that claimed toxic chemicals had contaminated drinking water across the country.</div>

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3M Reaches $10.3 Billion Settlement

Now to the business stories of the day, Manufacturing and chemical company, three M reached a $10.3 billion settlement yesterday to settle lawsuits that claim toxic chemicals had contaminated drinking water across the US. The company announced it would pay out the money over 13 years to cities and counties to test and clean up so called Forever Chemicals that cause contamination. In a statement, three M chairman and chief executive, Mike Roman said that the agreement was an important step forward for three M. Now, he said that the company would stop manufacturing P FA S substances by the end of 2025.