Following the EPA’s 2024 ruling designating PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA, managing PFAS risks in environmental due diligence has become more critical. As a result, PFAS risk is now evaluated in Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) in the same manner as other hazardous substances under ASTM E1527-21, the standard guide for ESAs. This document provides an overview of PFAS, delves into the unique challenges of assessing PFAS risks, explores red flag industries, and highlights how to address PFAS during Phase II investigations. Furthermore, it covers the latest remediation technologies and strategies, from traditional methods to innovative approaches, and offers additional resources to aid in the decision-making process, including regulatory databases and contamination maps.




April 27, 2026
In this article from Propmodo.com, Jerry Ostrander discusses a number of important factors to consider to help prevent environmental contamination concerns from becoming impenetrable roadblocks to development projects. Environmental challenges are a reality in many development projects.

March 24, 2026
As PFAS continue to reshape the construction risk landscape, lenders that proactively integrate PFAS considerations into underwriting, due diligence, and loan structuring are better positioned to manage uncertainty and protect collateral value.

March 24, 2026
As of March 1, 2026, Connecticut officially transitioned to its new Release-Based Cleanup Regulations (RBCRs) , replacing the long-criticized Property Transfer Act for newly triggered environmental obligations.





