Stock of Class B Firefighting Foam For Disposal |
Do you currently have a stock of Class B Firefighting Foam(s) that you would like to dispose of?
| 25% |
Class B firefighting foams serve a vital role in protection against flammable liquid fires. At the same time these foams may contain ingredients such as fluorosurfactants that can impact the environment. In the wake of the discovery of perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) in drinking water wells at the Pease International Tradeport and other locations in our state, the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) has been working to understand the various potential sources and extent of impact from PFCs. One potential source is the use of certain formulations of Class B firefighting foams. Of concern is what to do when it comes time to dispose of unwanted Class B firefighting foams.
Class B foam concentrates and solutions do not carry an expiration date and generally have a 10 to 25-year shelf life, so the need to dispose of spent or expired foams should be infrequent. However, municipalities may have unwanted foam concentrate or foam solution stock that requires disposal. This survey has been designed specifically for NHDES to begin to work with emergency response agencies and municipalities to address the need for and coordinate safe disposal of Class B firefighting foams (foam concentrates and solutions).
If you have any questions or comments regarding this survey, or have additional information to provide to NHDES please contact Amy Doherty by phone or email at 603-271-1169 or Amy.Doherty@des.nh.gov.