Environmental forensics is a distinct area of forensic science that refers to the methodical examination of contamination events. It integrates the scientific principles of chemistry, biology, geology, environmental science, and forensic techniques for the purpose of resolving cases involving the release of contaminants. The origins and history of contemporary environmental forensics date back to the contamination of the Love Canal in New York in 1978. Formulated for the purpose of dealing with environmental liability legislation during the 1980s, especially in the USA, this scientific field is frequently applied for use within a legal, regulatory framework and to a lesser degree for the purpose of formulating policy and establishing cause. Environmental forensic analyses typically include a set of environment-related samples, e.g., soil, water, and air, and subsequent in-depth analysis by advanced chemical and biological techniques to reconstruct the events of contamination and differentiate between anthropogenic and natural impurities. The findings are applied to guide lawsuits, to guide regulation, and to remediate toxic or hazardous waste sites and may be crucial to safeguard public health when there are contaminants that influence air quality or tap water. As the globe is confronted with more daunting global environmental problems, environmental forensics is surfacing as an asset for identifying responsibility, fostering responsible management, and safeguarding health and safety.