Per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are long-lasting chemicals found in everyday products across all areas of the economy. PFAS may be present on all types of construction sites in dirt, groundwater, or even products. The regulatory framework for PFAS is evolving rapidly at the federal and state level, with two recently designated as hazardous substances. Currently, the construction industry does not have clear compliance or management directives and limited to no risk-sharing in contracts.
AGC Resources for Contractors
- AGC PFAS Questions and Considerations Document (October 2025 - PDF)
- NEW Supplement – AGC PFAS Contract Language Examples (March 2026 - PDF)
- AGC Constructor Magazine: EPA PFAS Rules Could Cause Liability Headaches for Contractors (2024)
AGC Advocacy
- AGC in the Courts (2024 lawsuit; 2025 update)
- AGC Congressional Testimony (November 2025)
- AGC Letter to Congress (March 2025)
- AGC Congressional One-Pager (August 2025 - PDF)
- AASHTO-AGC-ARTBA Joint Committee Position Paper: Managing PFAS Impacts on Construction (September 2025 – PDF)
- AGC Comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (2022 and 2023)
Additional Resources – A resource’s inclusion in this list does not imply an AGC endorsement.
- U.S. EPA Webpage on PFAS
- U.S. EPA Interim Guidance on the Destruction and Disposal of Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances and Materials Containing Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (April 8, 2024)
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Webpage on PFAS
- PFAS included in ASTM E1527-21 Standard Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Process (Subscription or Purchase Required)
- ASTM E3358-23 Standard Guide for Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Site Screening and Initial Characterization (Subscription or Purchase Required)
- State Resources on PFAS (U.S. EPA)
- Lexology Search for “PFAS State Regulations”
- JD Supra Search for “PFAS State Regulations”
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