Seattle-Tacoma International Airport says it is the first commercial airport to use this cleaning process to remove forever chemicals, moving to safer foam.
SEATAC, Wash. — Residue from “forever chemicals,” or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), is on its way out from fire trucks at the Port of Seattle Fire Department.
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) said it is the first commercial airport to use a specific cleaning technology to remove forever chemicals inside parts of the truck, with other airports beginning and considering the process as well.
Once the trucks are clean, they can be replaced with PFAS-free foam.
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