Date: Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025
 Time: 9:00 AM PST
 Register Here: go.slenvironment.com/pfas

Municipalities and water systems nationwide have begun receiving payments from Phase 1 of the landmark PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) drinking water settlements with 3M and DuPont — a combined total of more than $14 billion. These settlements represent a key step toward financial relief for local governments burdened by the costs of PFAS contamination. Attention now turns to Phase 2, which covers utilities that detected PFAS after June 2023. For these agencies, the opportunity to access settlement funds is still available – but the window is rapidly closing, with critical claim deadlines approaching in the first half of 2026.

Join Ken Sansone, Senior Partner at SL Environmental Law Group for a live webinar explaining how your utility or municipality can still recover millions in PFAS-related costs. You’ll gain a clear understanding of how to navigate complex claims requirements, maximize potential settlement recoveries, and meet fast-approaching deadlines — including opportunities for Special Needs Fund reimbursement for costs incurred before Aug. 1, 2026.

What You’ll Learn

  • Funding Still Available: Billions remain for eligible public water systems that have detected PFAS in their drinking water sources.
  • Who Qualifies: Systems that detected PFAS after June 2023 may be eligible for Phase 2 funding.
  • Key Deadlines:
    • Complete PFAS testing by end of year, and submit testing claims forms by Jan. 1, 2026 to qualify for testing reimbursement.
    • Action Fund claims due June 30 (DuPont) and July 31 (3M), 2026.
    • Special Needs Fund claims for PFAS-related expenses already incurred due Aug. 1, 2026.

  • Testing Requirements: Learn why PFAS testing must be done at each wellhead or surface water intake — not just at entry points to the distribution system— and how to ensure your results meet the settlements’ requirements.
  • Avoiding Common Pitfalls: Missing claim deadlines or documentation requirements can disqualify a system entirely from receiving funds and waive the right to pursue future legal action.

Why This Matters

For many utilities, settlement recoveries are significant — some in the tens of millions of dollars. For example:

  • The City of Corona, CA, is receiving over $21 million from the 3M settlement alone, with more expected from other PFAS manufacturers.
  • The City of Sacramento, CA, secured $10.4 million in settlement funding and preserved its rights for future claims if PFAS levels increase.

These success stories demonstrate that proactive planning, correct testing, and strategic claims submission can yield transformative results — protecting both ratepayers and municipal budgets.

Don’t Miss This Opportunity

Billions of dollars are still available — but deadlines are fast approaching. This webinar will provide elected officials and public water leaders with the practical steps needed to ensure their systems don’t miss out on crucial funding opportunities.

Register now to learn how to protect your community, recover PFAS-related costs, and make the most of these unprecedented settlements: https://go.slenvironment.com/pfas