Pollution liability is not covered under a general contractor liability policy, creating the need to purchase separate coverage if contractors want to ensure proper protection. Contractors are now beginning to realize the significance of environmental risks and pollution liability is helping them remain ahead of these exposures associated with their line of work.

Anyone who is in the contracting business or even works with contractors should consider pollution liability as a protection when dealing with potentially harmful on-site utilities, such as sewer or water lines for instance.