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Hastings sues 3M over PFAS contamination in 5 city drinking wells
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Joseph Swanson , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· August 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The lawsuit seeks to hold 3M accountable for the contamination and the resulting costs. A lawsuit has been filed against 3M, alleging that the company's facility is responsible for PFAS contamination in drinking water wells.
A lawsuit has been filed against 3M, alleging that the company's facility is responsible for PFAS contamination in drinking water wells. The contamination is said to have occurred through smokestack emissions, with winds carrying particles that later leached into groundwater and municipal wells. As a result, new treatment plants must be built to meet EPA standards, which would come at a significant cost.
The lawsuit claims that five drinking water wells were contaminated with PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals". A company spokesperson has responded to the lawsuit, expressing that the decision to pursue litigation is unfortunate.
Further details on the lawsuit and the company's response are available. The lawsuit seeks to hold 3M accountable for the contamination and the resulting costs.
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Category: business Published: August 31, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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