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PFAS and AFFF Regulatory Updates | March 2025

On a quarterly basis, APTIM reviews the latest state-level regulations and restrictions for PFAS and AFFF across the US to provide you with updated heat maps.

APTIM supports clients in the government and commercial markets who face knowledge and resource gaps when ensuring regulatory requirements are met for addressing emerging contaminants like per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and more specifically aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) from their operations, infrastructure, and surrounding environment. Our team researches and collects the latest regulations state-by-state and provides the information in an easy-to-interpret format for general awareness.

State–Enacted PFAS Cleanup Levels

Updated to reflect March 2025 status, this map shows current publicized PFAS cleanup levels by state, which are categorized into the following three parameters:

  • Soil remediation levels established
  • Groundwater remediation levels established
  • Both soil & groundwater remediation levels established

A Map of State-Enacted PFAS cleanup levels put together by APTIM's PFAS remediation and AFFF cleanup experts.

State–Enacted AFFF Restrictions

Updated to reflect March 2025 status, this map shows current AFFF regulations by state which are categorized into the following four parameters:

  • Pending legislation
  • Limitations on training
    • May not use AFFF for training with some exceptions
    • May train with AFFF if approved control and containment
  • Report discharge; prohibited for training
    • May not be used for systems testing or training
    • Any discharges must be reported to state environmental authorities
  • May not sell or use
    • Exceptions for use on fires
    • May not replenish after discharge or testing
    • 10-year hydrostatic testing cycle requires drain down

A Map of State-Enacted AFFF Restrictions put together by APTIM's PFAS remediation and AFFF cleanup experts.

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