Oregon Legislature bans firefighting foam containing PFAS

May 5, 2025

Read the full article by Tracy Loew (Salem Statesman Journal)

"The Oregon Legislature has passed a bill aiming to protect the health of the state’s firefighters and the environment.

Senate Bill 91 prohibits fire departments from using firefighting foam with intentionally added PFAS, or per- and poly-fluorinated substances, except as required by the Federal Aviation Administration or other federal law.

PFAS are a family of chemicals used since the 1940s for their heat-, moisture-, grease- and stain-resistant qualities, as well as nonstick qualities."

Location:

• North AmericaUS
• North AmericaUSOregon

Topics:

• ChemicalsPFAS
• ChemicalsPolymer
• ProductsFirefighting foam
• Affected community
• Health
• Measurement Techniques
• Monitoring Data
• PFAS Uses