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We follow post-fire contamination, Phase I and II ESAs, PFAS, vapor intrusion, cleanup, and redevelopment. Selected developments include original sources and Wildroot’s discussion of what they may mean for your property decisions.
Alaska: North Pole Refinery investigation highlights off-site groundwater questions
Alaska | Ongoing 2026 project spotlight. North Pole Refinery’s PFAS investigation illustrates why off-site groundwater, water supplies, and current agency records matter to property decisions.
Nevada brownfield spotlight: assessment and cleanup before redevelopment
Nevada | Ongoing project spotlight. NDEP’s Dayton, Wells, and Gardnerville examples show how environmental sampling, soil cleanup, and building-material abatement support property reuse.
Utah: Moab tailings milestone shows why cleanup continues after waste removal
Utah | September 29, 2026 project spotlight. Moab’s 17-million-ton removal milestone provides a practical example of the work that can remain after visible waste is removed.
Arizona: PFAS cleanup alternatives open for comment at Air Force Plant 44
Arizona | Comments through November 20, 2026. A Tucson PFAS cleanup proposal illustrates why historical firefighting areas and groundwater conditions matter during property due diligence.
Eaton Fire study reveals a toxic-metal signature in urban smoke
California | October 28, 2026. Caltech’s Eaton Fire research highlights the distinct chemistry of urban fire smoke. Wildroot discusses what the findings mean for post-fire property sampling.