PFOS & PFAS Assessment
Comprehensive investigation and risk assessment services to identify, evaluate and manage PFOS and PFAS contamination in accordance with current Australian regulatory guidelines
Understanding PFAS Contamination
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including PFOS, are synthetic chemicals historically used in firefighting foams, industrial operations and various commercial applications. Due to their persistence and mobility, PFAS may migrate through soil and groundwater and require careful assessment.
Common locations where PFAS contamination may occur include:
- Airports and aviation facilities
- Defence and training sites
- Firefighting training areas
- Industrial and manufacturing facilities
- Waste management and landfill sites
Why PFAS Assessment Is Important
PFAS contamination can create environmental, regulatory and financial risks. A structured assessment helps site owners and developers:
- Identify potential contamination sources
- Understand groundwater migration pathways
- Evaluate human and ecological exposure risks
- Support development approvals
- Meet regulatory reporting obligations
Our Assessment Approach
Territory Enviro delivers PFOS & PFAS assessments through a structured, evidence-based methodology tailored to site-specific conditions and regulatory requirements. We begin with a comprehensive review of historical land use, potential contamination sources and available site data to establish a preliminary conceptual site model. This early-stage evaluation allows us to identify key risk drivers and determine the most appropriate investigation strategy.Territory Enviro applies a staged and site-specific investigation process:
- Identify potential contamination sources
- Understand groundwater migration pathways
- Evaluate human and ecological exposure risks
- Support development approvals
- Meet regulatory reporting obligations
Our Services
- Preliminary and Detailed Site Investigations (PSI & DSI)
- Development of conceptual site models
- Soil, groundwater, surface water and sediment sampling
- Laboratory analysis coordination and data validation
- Human health and ecological risk assessment
- PFAS delineation and migration assessment
- Ongoing monitoring program development
- Regulator liaison and technical reporting
- Risk-based management and mitigation strategies
Why Choose Us?
- Strucutured, site specific investigation strategies tailored to actual risk
- Clear and defensible technical reporting
- Practical recommendations aligned with project timelines
- Transparent communication with stakeholders and regulators
- Cost-conscious solutions without compromising technical integrity
Concerned about potential PFOS or PFAS contamination?
Speak with our environmental team for clear, compliant and evidence based assessment support.
