Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2026
Veolia sues nine companies over PFAS contamination of Delaware drinking water
Lawsuit filed
Veolia, an investor-owned drinking water supplier, filed a lawsuit in Delaware Superior Court against nine companies, alleging they contaminated Delaware drinking water sources with toxic PFAS chemicals and failed to prevent the chemicals from entering the waterways Veolia relies on to serve 100,000 New Castle County residents. The lawsuit seeks compensation for a $35 million PFAS treatment system and associated operating costs.
Stated objective. To recover the costs to treat and remove PFAS from its drinking water system and to ensure that Veolia has the resources necessary to continue to provide its customers and members of the public with safe drinking water
Source excerpt
Veolia’s lawsuit seeks compensation for the new treatment system and associated operating costs to protect ratepayers from rising water bills.
The defendants in the lawsuit include: Ametek, Inc.; Syensqo Speciality Polymers, USA, LLC (formally known as Solvay Speciality Polymers USA, LLC.); Solvay Solexis, Inc.; Niche Polymer LLC; Marshallton Reality Holdings LLC; Westchester Plastics, LLC; Coherent Corp.; FMC Corporation; and Edlon Inc.
Investor-owned drinking water supplier Veolia has filed a lawsuit against nine companies, alleging they are responsible for contaminating Delaware drinking water sources with toxic PFAS chemicals.
2015
Flint water crisis consulting controversy
Veolia North America was hired by the City of Flint to review water operations after the city had switched its source to the Flint River. Michigan authorities and residents later alleged that the company’s work and reporting failed to adequately address lead-leaching risks. Veolia denied responsibility for the crisis and disputed the allegations.
2011
Financial warnings, restructuring and securities litigation
Veolia issued profit warnings and recorded substantial impairment and restructuring charges during a period of financial pressure. A U.S. complaint alleged that certain company communications between 2007 and 2011 were misleading under federal securities law.
2009
Controversy over dual roles and compensation involving Henri Proglio
Henri Proglio’s appointment as CEO of EDF while retaining leadership responsibilities at Veolia generated political and public criticism in France. The controversy focused on overlapping executive roles and compensation and ended with the relinquishing of his Veolia remuneration.