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Summerville PFAS Water Contamination Class Action Settlement

Up to $600

This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was August 31, 2025. You can still see what it was about and follow the case in court below. Looking for money you can still claim? Browse open settlements →

What happened

Summerville's drinking water supply was contaminated with Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). Pulcra Chemicals, LLC and other defendants have agreed to establish a Temporary Drinking Water Fund with $1 million to provide clean drinking water remedies to affected water users. The defendant admits no wrongdoing.

Do you qualify?

Anyone who used and paid for water provided by the City of Summerville, Georgia during January 2020 through January 23, 2025 (for Pulcra settlement) or through March 5, 2025 (for Huntsman and Mount Vernon Mills/Trion settlements).

How to file

Complete a Temporary Drinking Water Election Form online or print and mail/email it to settle@summervilleclasssettlement.com or Summerville Class Action Settlement, 501 Riverchase Parkway East, Suite 100, Hoover, Alabama 35244. You must be a current Summerville water customer and choose either bottled water delivery or water filter installation. The deadline for submitting Election Forms was August 31, 2025 (PASSED).

Common questions

How much does the Summerville PFAS Water Contamination Class Action Settlement pay?
Estimated payout: Up to $600. The total settlement fund is $1M. Actual amounts depend on how many valid claims are filed — most settlements divide a fixed fund pro rata, so a higher claim rate means a smaller individual check. An "up to" figure is a cap, not a guarantee.
What is the claim deadline for the Summerville PFAS Water Contamination Class Action Settlement?
This settlement is closed to new claims — the deadline was August 31, 2025. Once a claim deadline passes you generally forfeit your share, even if you qualified.
Do I need proof of purchase for the Summerville PFAS Water Contamination Class Action Settlement?
Yes. This settlement asks for documentation supporting your claim — a receipt, an account record, or the notice you were sent. Check the official settlement website for exactly which documents are accepted.
Is the Summerville PFAS Water Contamination Class Action Settlement notice real, or a scam?
Class Action Settlement Administrator (Summerville Class Action Settlement) is the settlement administrator for this case. Claims are filed at summervilleclasssettlement.com. Filing a class action claim is always free — no legitimate settlement charges you to claim, and no administrator will ask for payment, a gift card, or your full Social Security number by email or text. If a notice asks for any of those, it is not from the administrator. When in doubt, ignore the link you were sent and go to the official settlement website directly.
When will payments from the Summerville PFAS Water Contamination Class Action Settlement be sent?
Class action payouts typically take 12 to 24 months after the claim deadline, and longer if the settlement is appealed. The final approval hearing for this case is set for June 11, 2025; no payments can be issued before a settlement receives final approval.

This summary was generated from public settlement documents and may contain errors. Confirm eligibility, deadlines, and payment terms on the official settlement website before filing. ClaimWatch is not a law firm and this is not legal advice. Filing a claim is free.

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