Soybean-Based Firefighting Foam Could Replace ‘Forever Chemical’ Foam

By Cami Koons | Succesful Farming | February 5, 2026

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"A bill advancing through the Iowa Senate would require fire districts and city councils in the state to consider switching to a soybean-based firefighting foam in an effort to reduce exposure to forever chemicals. 

Traditional firefighting foam contains perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, which some research indicates is linked to a higher risk of certain cancers. 

Sen. Cherielynn Westrich, R-Ottumwa, said during the subcommittee hearing that PFAS exposure is so widespread that the chemicals have been found in the bloodstreams of newborn babies."

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• North AmericaUS
• North AmericaUSIowa

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• ChemicalsPFAS
• ChemicalsPolymer
• ProductsFirefighting foam
• Environment
• Wildlife
• Affected community
• Health