Fighting For Georgia Families Impacted By PFAS Contamination
PFAS contamination has impacted communities, farmland, groundwater, and waterways across Georgia. The Finley Firm, P.C., represents landowners, municipalities, businesses, and families seeking accountability for environmental contamination tied to industrial pollution and wastewater practices.
What Are PFAS?
PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of man-made chemicals used for decades in industrial manufacturing and consumer products because of their resistance to heat, water, and stains.
These chemicals are commonly referred to as “forever chemicals” because they do not naturally break down in the environment and can remain in groundwater, soil, waterways, and the human body for extended periods of time.
PFAS have been associated with:
- Groundwater contamination
- Wastewater contamination
- Biosolids contamination
- Widespread environmental exposure
Why Northwest Georgia?
For decades, PFAS compounds were used in industrial and manufacturing operations throughout Northwest Georgia, particularly within the carpet manufacturing corridor.
According to public reports and environmental investigations, PFAS contamination pathways may include:
- Industrial wastewater discharge
- Wastewater treatment systems
- Biosolids application
- Landfill leachate
- Groundwater migration
- River systems throughout the region
Communities across Northwest Georgia continue to face questions regarding:
- Water quality
- Soil contamination
- Property impacts
- Long-term environmental exposure
Biosolids And Farmland Contamination
The use of biosolids and wastewater sludge on agricultural property has become an increasing concern nationwide.
Potential impacts may include:
- Soil contamination
- Groundwater contamination
- Livestock exposure
- Crop contamination
- Diminished property values
The Finley Firm, P.C., is actively investigating potential claims involving:
- Farmland contamination
- Biosolids application
- Wastewater discharge
- Environmental contamination affecting Georgia property owners