Environmental
Minnesota property owners near the Twin Cities with private wells that have been contaminated by industrial PFAS may be eligible for:
AFree relocation to a clean-water area
BAlternative water supply, water treatment systems, or connection to municipal water✓ Correct
CFederal Superfund emergency removal action
DAutomatic compensation without any testing requirement
Explanation
Property owners with PFAS-contaminated private wells may be eligible for alternative water supplies (bottled water, water delivery), treatment systems (reverse osmosis), or connection to municipal water supplies. 3M's settlement with Minnesota created a fund for these remedies. The MPCA and Minnesota Department of Health oversee PFAS response efforts affecting private wells.
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