ON DEMAND -  Latest Advances in Managing PFAS in Fire System Foam Transition

The transition of firefighting foam from AFFF to fluorine free is the single biggest step in reducing PFAS impact in the environment throughout the world. While there is uncertainty in regulations and validation, understanding and applying current industry best practice can help to manage cost and liability.

Key learnings and points covered:

•     Foam Transition Approach
•     Regulatory update on Foam Policies
•     Recent Research and Development Results
•     Decontamination Case Studies – Emergency Response Vehicles and Fixed Foam Supply Systems
•     Waste Management

Highlighted teachings:

•     How is foam transition progressing in various Australia states and territories?
•     Latest research on PFAS decontamination
•     Setting practical decontamination objectives.
•     The effect of temperature on PFAS removal – how does hot water compare to chemical cleaning?
•     Decontamination Validation – what are the lines of evidence of effective PFAS removal and measurement methods.
•     Ideas to manage waste, a cost driver for foam transition.

The presentation will be followed by a question and answer session. We will send a unique access link to registrants on the morning of the event.

If you cannot attend on the day, you can still get the benefit, as the session will be recorded and available to view later.

About the Presenter

Peter Storch
Senior Technical Director
Arcadis Brisbane

Peter Storch is a registered professional chemical engineer with over 30 years of experience in process, remediation and environmental engineering including work in the USA, Europe, and Australia.  Peter has been active in the development of PFAS remediation and water treatment technologies since 2012 and has been working on firefighting foam transition methods and implementation since 2017. He has been a technical lead on foam transition projects in the QLD, SA, WA, and NSW, as well as advisor on such projects in the US, UK, and NL.