Source: https://www.lexology.com/, January 18m, 2021
By: Meagan L. Moore, Brouse McDowell

There is general familiarity with some chemicals and the risks these chemicals pose to human health and the environment. If trichloroethylene (TCE) is present in soil or groundwater at a former industrial site, the potential risks of exposure and associated liabilities are commonly understood.

TCE, along with vinyl chloride and dioxin, are just three examples of common chemicals regulated under federal and state environmental laws. But, have you ever heard of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalky substances) or 1, 4 dioxane? PFAS and 1, 4 dioxane are examples of contaminants of emerging concern, or “emerging contaminants.” Read more.