PFAS & Emerging Contaminants — Page 2
36 expert articles on pfas & emerging contaminants from Envicon Group's NY and NJ environmental engineers.
Managing PFAS in Recycled Biosolids: NYSDEC’s 2026 Regulatory Overhaul
As of August 2026, New York’s PFAS framework for biosolids is no longer limited to wastewater treatment plant residuals. NYSDEC now requires a broader data and management approach covering biosolids sources, commercial biosolids-derived products, land application, and: through separate proposed rules: landfill leachate. The practical message for municipalities, wastewater utilities, agricultural operators, product manufacturers, and […]
NJDEP’s Expanded 2026 PFAS Remediation Standards: What Developers and LSRPs Must Know
Published August 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET On June 15, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) adopted amendments to N.J.A.C. 7:9C, 7:26D, and 7:26E. The rule converts interim remediation criteria for GenX, PFNA, PFOS, PFOA, and methanol into enforceable requirements and expands required analytical coverage when site contaminants are unknown or […]
PFAS Soil Leachate Standards: The New Compliance Floor for NJ Remediation
If you’ve been tracking environmental regulations in New Jersey, you know the "interim" grace period for PFAS is officially over. As of June 15, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has formally adopted numeric soil and soil leachate remediation standards for four major per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This isn't just another […]
The GenX Standard: NJDEP Finalizes PFAS Remediation Rules (0.02 µg/L Groundwater)
For years, "forever chemicals" have been the looming shadow over New Jersey real estate and industrial operations. On June 15, 2026, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) finally stepped out of the interim period and into a hard-coded regulatory reality. With the formal adoption of amendments to the Ground Water Quality Standards (N.J.A.C. […]
Phase I ESA 2026 Checklist: Integrating the New NY Environmental Justice and NJ PFAS Standards
If you’re developing in New York or New Jersey right now, the ground just shifted. As of June 2026, the "standard" Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) you’ve relied on for years is no longer enough to protect your investment or keep your project on schedule. Understanding compliance is only half the battle; for a […]
The New NJDEP Technical Requirements: Why Your AOC Sampling Must Now Include PFAS and Dioxins
If you are developing property in New Jersey, the goalposts just moved. For years, when you encountered an "unknown" Area of Concern (AOC): maybe an old pipe with no records or a patch of stained soil in a corner of the lot: the standard operating procedure was to run a "full suite" of Target Compound […]
NJDEP’s PFAS Final Rule: Comparing 2026 Standards to Previous Interim Guidance
On June 15, 2026, the regulatory landscape for New Jersey developers and property owners underwent a fundamental shift. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) officially adopted the final PFAS Remediation Standards, moving “forever chemicals” from the realm of interim guidance to fully codified, enforceable law. If you’ve been managing a project in New […]
NYSDEC Proposes Mandatory 99.9% PFAS Removal from Landfill Leachate : What This Means for Site Remediation
On July 1, 2026, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) dropped a regulatory bombshell that will fundamentally reshape the landscape of solid waste management and environmental remediation across the state. The proposed amendments to 6 NYCRR Parts 360 and 363 are not just minor tweaks; they represent a landmark shift in how […]
NJDEP Finalizes PFAS Remediation Standards: What Property Owners and Developers Must Know
For years, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has been telegraphing its intent to crack down on "forever chemicals." On June 15, 2026, that era of "interim" uncertainty officially ended. The NJDEP has formally adopted permanent site remediation standards for PFAS compounds: including PFNA, PFOA, PFOS, and GenX. What were once guidelines and […]
ASTM E1527-21: Why Skipping PFAS in Your Phase I is a Massive Risk
If you’re developing in the New York or New Jersey metro area, your due diligence process just got a lot more complicated. For years, the industry treated Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS): the so-called "forever chemicals": as an "emerging contaminant" that lived in the margins of a report. You’d see them listed as a "non-scope […]
PFAS Contamination in 2026: Everything NY/NJ Developers Need to Know Before Breaking Ground
If you're planning to break ground on a development project in New York or New Jersey in 2026, PFAS contamination isn't just a buzzword, it's a regulatory landmine that can stall your project, torpedo your financing, and add six figures to your environmental compliance budget if you're not prepared. Here's what changed: New Jersey signed […]
The ‘Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act’: What NJ Property Owners Need to Know
If you own commercial or industrial property in New Jersey, the regulatory ground just shifted beneath your feet. Again. On the surface, New Jersey's Protecting Against Forever Chemicals Act (S-1042) looks like a consumer protection law targeting cosmetics and cookware. But if you're a property owner, developer, or anyone holding industrial real estate, you need […]