Tampa Bay Water secures $21M+ in lawsuit over ‘forever chemicals’ to ensure safer drinking water

Tampa Bay Water secures $21M+ in lawsuit over ‘forever chemicals’ to ensure safer drinking water

If you live in the Tampa Bay and surrounding counties, your water is set to be cleaner than before. After winning a class action lawsuit and receiving more than $21-million, Tampa Bay Water will be able to ensure safe drinking water for years to come.At Mondays meeting, the law firm representing Tampa Bay Water announced its win against the manufacturers of PFAS, also known as forever chemicals."Were proud to report that we have settled for Tamp…

Tampa Bay Water Receives $21.7M Settlement From 'Forever Chemicals' Lawsuit

Tampa Bay Water announced this week it has received a $21.7 million settlement from a lawsuit against manufacturers of potentially harmful “forever chemicals.” The utility, which supplies water to 2.6 million residents across three counties and three cities within the greater Tampa Bay region, found slightly elevated levels of the chemicals, also known as PFAS, at three locations in Hillsborough County wells and river water sources during testin…