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Tyco settles for $10M over Wisconsin PFAS water contamination

Tyco Fire Products has agreed to a $10 million settlement with Wisconsin to address PFAS chemical contamination in the state's water supply. The lawsuit, filed in 2022, alleged that Tyco contaminated the area around a firefighting training center since the 1960s. While the settlement aims to fund cleanup and provide clean water, some residents feel the amount is insufficient. Tyco has stated it has already spent over $100 million on remediation efforts. AI

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Tyco settles for $10M over Wisconsin PFAS water contamination

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