Remediation Site Clean Up

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• Reducing and Preventing Releases of PFAS-Containing Firefighting Foam

  One of the key pollution prevention recommendations in the State’s PFAS Action Plan was to discontinue use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam where possible. This page describes requirements of the 2021 Act Concerning the Use of Perfluoroalkyl or Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Class B Firefighting Foam, which includes efforts to develop a 'take back' program to recover PFAS-containing firefighting foam from municipalities, to identify PFAS-free foam replacements, and to develop guidance for decontaminating fire apparatus that previously contained PFAS-containing foam.

• PFAS Minimizing Environmental Exposure

  A summary of DEEP's efforts to protect human health by minimizing environmental exposure to PFAS.

• Prevention of PFAS Pollution by Minimizing Future Releases

  Information about Connecticut's efforts to minimize future releases of PFAS to the environment including implementation of a firefighting foam take back program and decontamination pilot project, efforts to understand PFAS in consumer packaging, and legislation to limit PFAS in food packaging.

• Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

  DEEP's main PFAS page which contains links to various webpages related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

• PFAS Academic Collaborations

  Information regarding Connecticut PFAS-related research collaborations and PFAS-specific student internship opportunities at CT DEEP.

• Private Wells and PFAS

  Guidance for private well owners who have tested their drinking water for PFAS or are considering doing so.

• PFAS Education, Outreach and Communication

  Information regarding CT DEEP efforts to enhance education, outreach and communication on PFAS.

• PFAS Information for Environmental Professionals

  Information for LEPs about when to test for PFAS, which PFAS to test for, sample collection guidance, analytical methods, remediation, and disposal of PFAS waste.

• PFAS-Containing Firefighting Foam Ban

  Information about Public Act 21-191, Connecticut's Ban on PFAS in Firefighting Foam and status of AFFF use extension requests.

• Examples of Stewardship Permits Issued

  List of Stewardship Permits issued for RCRA sites in Connecticut.

• Public Notice Requirements

  CT DEEP Remediation Standard Regulation public notice requirements.

• Potable Water Program – Salt Investigations

• Road Salt Frequently Asked Questions

• Remediation Division Documents

  How to best search for CT DEEP Remediation Division information and files online.

• Choosing an Environmental Consultant