Huntsville Utilities sues 3M, other companies over contamination of drinking water

Huntsville Utilities sues 3M, other companies over contamination of drinking water HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Huntsville Utilities has filed a lawsuit against 3M and several other companies, accusing them of contaminating drinking water with “forever chemicals.” ...The lawsuit claims that the companies knowingly manufactured, used, or discharged PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” and distributed them throughout the Tennessee River, polluting HU’s raw water sources. ...The filing cites research linking PFAS exposure to cancers, immune system impacts, high blood pressure, and others. The company has settled multiple lawsuits in North Alabama in the last several years ... Reference: whnt.com ADVERTISEMENT Get the Culligan with ZeroWater Technology 7-Cup Water Filter Pitcher – Includes 5-Stage Advanced Water Filter, IAPMO Certified to Reduce Lead, Total PFAS (Forever Chemicals), Mercury, Fluoride, and Chlorine on Amazon Now!
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Beware Huntsvillians, this could happen in your neighborhood

Beware Huntsvillians, this could happen in your neighborhood

I want to disclose a few of the key ‘lessons learned’ I garnered when an out-of-state developer purchased land and wanted to change the zoning classification to maximize their profit. ...multiple ordinances being violated both in Zoning and Slope Development. No formal documentation or analysis (e.g., meeting minutes) has been provided by the City Departments to support the decisions made by our city leaders

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