The federal government says it isn't liable for an unsafe amount of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in water wells in southeastern Torbay, according to a statement of defence filed last month.

It is in response to an uncertified class action lawsuit against the federal government, which alleges the use of firefighting foam at the St. John's International Airport from the early 1980s through 2004 contained toxic chemicals that continue to spread and contaminate drinking water in the area.

Torbay residents Eddie and Susan Sheerr are the lead plaintiffs.

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

In the statement of defence, filed in the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador, the federal government said it isn't liable to the plaintiffs, denying that the us

See Full Page