Connecticut's Ban on PFAS in Firefighting Foam
Public Act 21-191, effective July 13, 2021, bans the use of firefighting foam containing intentionally-added PFAS which is typically used for extinguishing Class B flammable liquid and petroleum hydrocarbon fires. Common labels for these foams are AFFF, AR-AFFF, FFFP, AR-FFFP, FP, and FPAR (“Fluorinated Foam”).The Fluorinated Foam ban will occur in phases:
- The law immediately bans the use of Fluorinated Foam for training or testing systems.
- As of October 1, 2021, the law bans the use of Fluorinated Foam, except for airports, where the ban begins October 1, 2023, and those required by federal law to use Fluorinated Foam.
- Chemical plants, oil refineries, and flammable liquid terminal, storage, or distribution facilities may apply to DEEP for an extension of up to two years in order to comply.
Request for Extension
DEEP may grant an extension of up to two years if it is determined that such extension is necessary to remove or repurpose a fire suppression system containing such foam.
Complete the Request for Extension of Class B PFAS Firefighting Foam Use and email it to DEEP.MarineTerminals@ct.gov. Approvals/rejections will be emailed.
Approved Extensions
The following tables show the PFAS Firefighting Foam extensions granted pursuant to PA 21-191, Sec. 1(b)(5) (CGS Sec. 22a-903a) as of January 11, 2022.Licensed Marine Terminals
|
Name |
Address |
Town |
Fluorinated Foam Stored (gal) |
Compliance Extension Date |
|
Global |
1 Eagles Nest Rd. |
Bridgeport |
2,955 |
October 1, 2023 |
|
Inland Fuel |
154 Admiral St. |
Bridgeport |
2,315 |
December 31, 2021 |
|
Sprague |
250 Eagles Nest Rd. |
Bridgeport |
4,500 |
October 1, 2023 |
|
NHT |
119 Frontage Rd. |
East Haven |
7,900 |
October 1, 2023 |
|
Buckeye |
85 East St. |
New Haven |
1,155 |
October 1, 2023 |
|
Buckeye |
134 Forbes Ave. |
New Haven |
2,350 |
October 1, 2023 |
|
Buckeye |
280 Waterfront St. |
New Haven |
3,250 |
October 1, 2023 |
|
Gateway |
400 Waterfront St. |
New Haven |
355 |
October 1, 2023 |
|
Gulf |
500 Waterfront St. |
New Haven |
1,900 |
October 1, 2022 |
|
NHT |
100 Waterfront St. |
New Haven |
3,200 |
October 1, 2023 |
|
Safety-Kleen |
120 Forbes Ave. |
New Haven |
800 |
October 1, 2023 |
|
Shell |
481 East Shore Pkwy. |
New Haven |
4,900 |
October 1, 2023 |
Chemical Plants and Non-Marine Terminals
|
Name |
Address |
Town |
Fluorinated Foam Stored (gal) |
Compliance Extension Date |
|
Orafol |
120 Darling Dr. |
Avon |
175 |
October 1, 2023 |
|
Kaman |
50 Old Windsor Rd. |
Bloomfield |
2,020 |
October 1, 2023 |
|
Greenfield |
58 Vale Rd. |
Brookfield |
1,510 |
October 1, 2023 |
|
Bedoukian |
6 Commerce Dr. |
Danbury |
680 |
October 1, 2023 |
|
RSA |
36 Old Sherman Tpke. |
Danbury |
500 |
October 1, 2023 |
|
Pratt & Whitney |
400 Main St. |
East Hartford |
1,500 |
October 1, 2022 |
|
Pratt & Whitney |
1 Aircraft Rd. |
Middletown |
725 |
October 1, 2022 |
|
King Industries |
1 Science Rd. |
Norwalk |
7,000 |
October 1, 2023 |
|
Citgo |
109 Dividend St. |
Rocky Hill |
427 |
October 1, 2023 |
|
Allnex |
528 S Cherry St. |
Wallingford |
3,860 |
October 1, 2023 |
|
Global |
80 Burbank Rd. |
Wethersfield |
500 |
October 1, 2023 |
Alternatives to Fluorinated Foam
The Commissioner has identified National Foam Universal F3 Green as an alternative that will be used by state agencies. Other acceptable fluorine-free foams may be identified by DEEP in the future.
The Department of Administrative Services has issued a contract for National Foam Universal F3 Green firefighting foam for the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, Commission on Fire Prevention and Control, all State agencies, municipalities, and not-for-profit organizations.
Contact Information
- For general PFAS questions and information email DEEP.PFAS@ct.gov.
- For questions related to the fluorinated foam ban extension requests, email DEEP.MarineTerminals@ct.gov.
Related Webpages
- AFFF Take-Back Program - includes best disposal practices information
- PFAS Main Page
- PFAS Information For Environmental Professionals
- PFAS Information For Municipalities
Content last updated May 17, 2023.