Umwelt Bundesamt: PFAS in soil – forever pollution, forever concern?

ARCHE Consulting will be present at the conference “PFAS in soil - forever pollution, forever concern?” organised by Umwelt Bundesamt on 25 and 26 March 2025 at the Federal Press Office in Berlin, Germany.

PFAS have been used for decades and the substances are still being emitted into the environment. These so-called ‘forever chemicals’ are ubiquitously found in the environment - with soils being a major sink and source, respectively. Therefore, the focus of this event is on the extent of PFAS contamination of soils and groundwater.

The aim of the conference is to deepen the understanding of the potential hazards for human health at contaminated sites and to discuss the challenges resulting from the (restricted) use of PFAS contaminated soils and groundwaters. Available solutions and management approaches from various countries and affected regions will be presented. In addition to communicating the latest scientific findings, the aim is also to discuss important political steps at European level in order to reduce PFAS soil contamination or to develop management measures for PFAS-contaminated soils.

The conference will provide an exchange platform for scientists, (political) decision-makers, representatives of authorities as well as experts dealing with PFAS emissions and contamination.