PFAS in Construction


Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are long-lasting chemicals found in everyday products across all areas of the economy. PFAS may be present on all types of construction sites in dirt, groundwater, or even products. The regulatory framework for PFAS is evolving rapidly at the federal and state level, with two recently designated as hazardous substances. Currently, the construction industry does not have clear compliance or management directives and limited to no risk-sharing in contracts. 

ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú Resources for Contractors

  • ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú PFAS Questions and Considerations Document (October 2025 - PDF)
    • NEW Supplement – ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú PFAS Contract Language Examples (March 2026 - PDF)
  • ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú Constructor Magazine: EPA PFAS Rules Could Cause Liability Headaches for Contractors ()

ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú Advocacy

  • ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú in the Courts (; )
  • ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú Congressional Testimony ()
  • ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú Letter to Congress ()
  • ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú Congressional One-Pager (August 2025 - PDF)
  • AASHTO-ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú-ARTBA Joint Committee Position Paper: Managing PFAS Impacts on Construction (September 2025 – PDF)
  • ºÚÁÏÀÏ˾»ú Comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ( and )

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  • U.S. EPA (April 8, 2024)
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