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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Huntsville Utilities proposes 35% increase in water rates | Will Madison County Water Department Customers be Impacted?

Huntsville Utilities proposes 35% increase in water rates | Will Madison County Water Department Customers be Impacted?

What Huntsville Utilities is proposing is no small increase. Water rates will go up 35 percent across the board - for residential, commercial and industrial consumers - if the city council gives its approval. The new rates would go into effect with the October billing cycle. Currently the monthy charge is $1.33 per 1,000 gallons for the first 3,000 gallons. After the rate hike, it would go up to $1.80 per 1,000 gallons for the first 3,000 gallons. The next 3,000 gallons, under the proposal, would cost $2.31 per 1,000 gallons - up from $1.71 per 1,000 gallons.

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