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. 

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Resources for Contractors

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

Â鶹ÊÓƵ Advocacy

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

Additional Resources – A resource’s inclusion in this list does not imply an Â鶹ÊÓƵ endorsement.

  • U.S. EPA (April 8, 2024)
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