Event Brief
Florida bans PFAS firefighting foams statewide
Filed: Jun 25, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Summary: New law takes effect July 1, prohibiting PFAS/AFFF foam for training and response across Florida due to cancer links.
WHO: Florida fire departments and emergency agencies
WHAT: Ban on PFAS-containing firefighting foam (AFFF) for training/teaching and use
WHEN: Jun 25, 2026 at 10:01 PM ET
WHERE: Florida
WHY: The law cites a direct link between PFAS “forever chemicals” in firefighting foam and cancer.
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