Water officials in Tucson say the city has started receiving settlement funds from a class action lawsuit against major manufacturers of a firefighting foam that contains PFAS. The human-made chemicals don’t break down naturally and are linked to cancer and other health issues.
A firefighting foam called AFFF that contains PFAS has been used for decades at military sites and airports — including in Tucson. The chemicals seeped in groundwater and caused contamination.
At the mayor and council meeting this week, Tucson Water Director John Kmiec said Tucson is now receiving funds from a lawsuit against companies that produce products with PFAS — like 3M and Dupont…