Brownfield Redevelopment and PFAS: Managing an Emerging Risk

Brownfield redevelopment offers significant sustainability benefits, but it can also uncover unexpected contamination issues. PFAS are increasingly being identified on historic industrial land, particularly where firefighting foams, manufacturing processes or waste disposal activities took place.

If PFAS issues are discovered late, they can disrupt redevelopment programmes and inflate remediation costs. Early PFAS assessments allow developers to understand potential constraints and plan accordingly.

EnviroSolution integrates PFAS considerations into wider contaminated land strategies, helping brownfield projects progress with fewer surprises and clearer risk management.