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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Home prices are falling in north Alabama, but not in Huntsville

Home prices are falling in north Alabama, but not in Huntsville

It was cheaper to buy a home in March throughout much of north Alabama. But that was not the case in Huntsville, according to VallleyMLS data released by the Huntsville Area Association of Realtors earlier this week. The average sales price in the Huntsville market – which includes the city of Madison and Madison County – rose 10.5% over March 2022, compared to the rest of HAAR’s coverage area, which fell by 2%, or by an average of about $2,000.

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