Source: https://www.lexology.com/, June 3, 2020
By: Jennifer C. Baker, Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Never heard of that chemical? It could be an emerging contaminant, which calls for careful consideration as to whether there is insurance coverage for environmental investigations and remediation that may be required due to its presence in the environment.

What are emerging contaminants?

Emerging contaminants are chemicals that have been determined to be widespread, persistent in the environment, and not currently commonly monitored during environmental investigations and remediation. Read more.