The chemical company was one of four businesses that contaminated the water supply in the upstate New York community. Residents have fought for nearly a decade for a settlement.

The rural village of Hoosick Falls has won a decadelong legal battle against chemical giant DuPont over its contaminated water supply.

The final terms of a proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit filed by Hoosick Falls' residents against DuPont Co. will add $27 million to an earlier settlement.