MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources began a program Monday to collect and dispose of firefighting foam waste that contains PFAS.
Under a $1 million deal included in Governor Tony Evers’ 2021-23 budget, North Shore Environmental Construction Inc. will collect and get rid of at least 25,000 gallons of foam from fire departments across the state.
“Protecting our state from harmful PFAS contamination is a top priority for my administration, and I’m proud of the work we’re doing to tackle this very real problem in communities throughout the state,” Evers said in a statement. “The firefighting community has been instrumental in making this program a reality, and we’re grateful for all their work to learn about how they can help keep themselves and their communities safe from PFAS.”
The move comes after a December 2020 recommendation from the Wisconsin PFAS Action Council. Officials said that fire departments in over 60 of the state’s counties have flagged firefighting foam for disposal under the new program.
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