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PFAS Water Contamination Lawsuit in Utah

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Statute of limitations — Utah

Utah has a 4-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims from the date of discovery.

4 years from discovery of injury and PFAS connection

Filing venue

Where to File in Utah

Utah personal injury claims are governed by Utah Code § 78B-2-307, providing a 4-year limitations period from discovery — more favorable than most states. Federal PFAS claims proceed in MDL 2873 (D.S.C.). Hill AFB in Davis County (between Ogden and Salt Lake City) is the primary military PFAS contamination site in Utah, with documented PFAS in groundwater monitoring affecting the Ogden-SLC corridor communities.

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Exposure in Utah

Hill Air Force Base in Davis County has documented PFAS from AFFF firefighting operations at the Air Force's primary depot for F-35 and other aircraft maintenance, with potential exposure to Davis County communities in Utah's heavily populated Wasatch Front corridor.

Hill AFB — Davis County communities between Ogden and Salt Lake City with documented PFAS from Air Force logistics and fighter wing AFFF operations

Source: DoD PFAS Installation Database 2023; Utah DEQ PFAS Assessment

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