PFAS lawsuit settlement
Summary
The city would join class action settlements with four chemical companies over PFAS contamination of drinking water, while outside counsel continues pursuing remaining claims. This could bring settlement money toward water system costs.
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Impact analysis
Settlement participation could recover funds to offset PFAS-related drinking water costs borne by the city.
Water ratepayers and the city's water system benefit from potential settlement recoveries.
No groups negatively affected
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City Council Meeting — November 4, 2026
The city would join class action settlements with four chemical companies over PFAS contamination of drinking water, while outside counsel continues pursuing remaining claims. This could bring settlement money toward water system costs.
Sioux Falls receives $37 million in ‘forever chemical’ lawsuit settlement with 3M, DuPont
Sioux Falls receives $37 million in ‘forever chemical’ lawsuit settlement with 3M, DuPont South Dakota Searchlight
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