PFAS and Emerging Contaminants
Barnes & Thornburg’s environmental lawyers have many years of experience guiding clients through the complex legal and technical issues presented by emerging contaminants – chemicals that have been alleged to affect human health or the environment. Among these are per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly referred to as PFAS.
PFAS are a family of manmade fluorinated chemicals that have been used for decades in the manufacture of consumer and industrial products and in fire suppression foams. We help clients assess PFAS risks and address these and other emerging contaminant issues that can lead to site investigations, off-site contamination, project delays, excessive costs, future liabilities and, ultimately, potential threats of litigation.