PFAS contamination is rapidly emerging as one of the most disruptive threats in commercial real estate transactions. PFAS—persistent, mobile, and costly to clean—can derail property deals, reduce valuations, and expose unsuspecting buyers and sellers to massive liability. From new federal regulations and state disclosure mandates to real-world case studies of failed deals, this comprehensive guide breaks down everything you need to know to mitigate risk and protect property investments in the age of PFAS.
Decades of firefighting foam use and improper solvent disposal management have contaminated hundreds of U.S. military bases with PFAS and chlorinated toxins. In this firsthand account, an environmental scientist with 35+ years of investigative fieldwork breaks down how this crisis unfolded and what challenges remain ahead.