Why did the Wilmington City Council oppose Chemours' expansion plans?

The council cited Chemours' documented history of releasing harmful PFAS chemicals into the Cape Fear River and surrounding environment, which has contaminated the drinking water supply for over 500,000 residents.

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Wilmington Blocks Chemours' Expansion Bid Amid Ongoing PFAS Pollution Concerns

Q: What action did the Wilmington City Council take regarding Chemours' expansion plans?

The Wilmington City Council unanimously voted against Chemours' request to expand its production at the company's Fayetteville, North Carolina plant.

Q: What impact have the PFAS chemicals from the Chemours plant had on the local community?

The PFAS pollution has caused "public health concerns, environmental degradation, and economic burdens on local governments and residents" who have had to invest in costly water treatment upgrades and health monitoring.

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Summary

Wilmington City Council unanimously voted against Chemours' expansion request
Chemours' Fayetteville plant has history of releasing harmful PFAS chemicals
PFAS pollution has contaminated drinking water for 500,000 residents

Wilmington Blocks Chemours' Expansion Bid Amid Ongoing PFAS Pollution Concerns

In a move to protect public health, the Wilmington City Council has unanimously voted against Chemours' request to expand its production at the company's Fayetteville, North Carolina plant. The council's decision comes amid concerns over the plant's documented history of releasing harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) into the nearby Cape Fear River and surrounding environment.

According to the council's resolution, Chemours and its predecessor DuPont have previously contaminated the drinking water supply serving over 500,000 residents in the region. The PFAS chemicals have caused "public health concerns, environmental degradation, and economic burdens on local governments and residents" who have had to invest in costly water treatment upgrades and health monitoring.