PFAS, Groundwater and Drinking Water: A Growing Compliance Issue

Groundwater protection is a key driver behind increasing PFAS scrutiny in the UK. Many PFAS compounds are highly mobile and can migrate from source areas into aquifers, rivers and potentially drinking water supplies.

Regulators are particularly cautious where developments are located near controlled waters or abstraction points. In these situations, reliance on generic assumptions is no longer sufficient, and site-specific assessment is often expected.

A targeted PFAS assessment provides the evidence needed to understand groundwater pathways and assess whether mitigation is required. This information is critical for demonstrating compliance with environmental protection objectives.

EnviroSolution supports clients by assessing PFAS risks to groundwater and advising on proportionate management measures that align with UK guidance and best practice.