The Stakes · MDL No. 2873
Corporations poisoned public water systems across America. A multi-billion dollar settlement exists to make communities whole. The deadline to claim your share is July 31, 2026. After that, your ratepayers absorb the cost instead.
Case Reference · AFFF Products Liability · MDL No. 2873
Critical Executive Misconception
"We already tested our water."
Think Again.
Your public water system is already included by default in this federal multidistrict litigation. However, standard testing reports do not legally qualify your city for Phase 2 cost recovery. To preserve your eligibility, highly specific documentation is needed before the window closes July 31st.
97%
of Americans have PFAS in their blood
Misconception · No. 02
Why You Shouldn't Wait
$47B
Estimated U.S. Municipal Cost to Comply with EPA PFAS Mandates
$12B
Total Settlement Fund Established by Manufacturers
The gap between those two numbers is your ratepayers' problem — unless you act before July 31st.
The right move isn't to rush in or sit out. It's to understand exactly what your community is owed before you make any decision.
That's what we do.
Most municipalities assume the class action settlement is the finish line. It isn't.
The settlement funds are real — but they're capped, and they're distributed across thousands of claimants. Independent analyses suggest the payout covers as little as three to seven cents on every dollar of actual remediation cost. Meanwhile, accepting a settlement requires signing a release — permanently surrendering your right to pursue additional recovery, no matter what your actual costs turn out to be.
Sitting out entirely carries its own risk. The EPA's testing mandate means your contamination data becomes public regardless. Waiting doesn't protect you — it just means you arrive late to a shrinking pool of funds.
The Window
A Limited Funding Window
CLOSES JULY 31, 2026
$13.6B – $14B
Allocated to Public Water Systems
Total settlement funds available nationally for eligible municipal drinking water claims under MDL 2873.
There is currently a one-time opportunity for eligible public drinking water systems to align PFAS response costs with national settlement-based funding pathways, rather than shifting the burden onto local ratepayers.
What the settlement means to your system
- Completing compliant sampling
- Assembling required documentation
- Positioning the system correctly before the July 31st, 2026 deadline
Dymaxion Partners coordinates the full drinking water PFAS response — from raw water testing through funded remediation and commissioning — so systems can move forward decisively. We exist specifically to help public water systems navigate all PFAS requirements.
The Threshold
Measurable Concentration Limits
4
Parts per Trillion
The EPA enforceable limit for PFOA and PFOS in drinking water — equivalent to a single drop in 20 Olympic-sized pools.
The MDL 2873 settlement requirements focus on identifying any "measurable concentration" of contamination. Standard municipal tests often miss the precise thresholds targeted by this litigation.
Partnering with class action recovery firm engaged in the settlement, such as Dymaxion Partners, is the most effective approach. Our specialized laboratory partners look specifically for all 29 PFAS-related compounds plus lithium based on UCMR-5 standards.
Detecting any trace of these specific compounds ensures the most accurate and maximized return for your settlement claim.
Testing is 100% financially covered under the program framework. The current registration window remains open through July 31st.
Scope of Capital Improvements
Understanding the cost of compliance.
PFAS cleanup for pumping stations generally involves high capital costs, typically ranging from $3 million to $15 million per million gallons daily (MGD) for water treatment infrastructure. A 50-gallon-per-minute groundwater pump and treat system often requires approximately $5.6 million in initial capital, with annual operation costs around $1 million, leading to high 30-year net present-worth costs.
Small Towns
(Population: 5,000 – 30,000 Residents)
$2M – $10M
Est. Capital Cost
Mid-Size Cities
(Population: 50,000 – 200,000 Residents)
$10M – $50M
Est. Capital Cost
Large Metros
(Population: 500,000+ Residents)
$250M+
Est. Capital Cost
Without outside funding, adjusting to these new EPA standards can present significant budgetary challenges. We help ensure you have the financial resources necessary to keep your local water system completely safe.
Secure Your Eligibility Registration
Proactive filing ensures your community is not left behind.
Execute the required form today to authorize no-risk, fully-funded testing and get your claim safely filed. As municipal advisory advocates, we facilitate your secure registration into this settlement framework.
Take No Action
Missed
Opportunity
Taking no action means getting no money for costly remediation in this huge $14B settlement.
Without participation, potential remediation upgrades may need to be funded locally without settlement assistance.
Submit Claim
Secure
Eligibility
Authorize no-cost testing to explore settlement funding options.
Proactively seek existing corporate settlement funds for any required system testing and upgrades.
Securing your community's position in this settlement framework demonstrates proactive governance. Complete the secure intake form to register your municipality's potential claim.
Deadline · July 31