Penticton joins B.C. lawsuit against makers of ‘forever chemicals’

Penticton is set to be a class representative in a B.C. lawsuit against the makers of so-called “forever chemicals” that the province says are involved in contamination of drinking-water systems.
By joining the national suit, filed in June 2024 with the B.C. Supreme Court, the City of Penticton will represent municipalities and ensure the “experience and evidence of local governments is included as the case moves forward,” according to the province.
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