Partnering with Revive Environmental for a Seamless Transition to Fluorine-Free Firefighting Foam 

Airports across the country are being called to action as they transition from PFAS-containing aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) to safer, fluorine-free alternatives (F3). This transition, driven by growing environmental and health concerns, is supported by new regulations and federal funding. However, the process is complex and requires careful planning to avoid operational disruptions and ensure full compliance. 

Revive Environmental is your trusted partner in this journey, offering comprehensive solutions that not only support the transition to F3 but also ensure complete destruction of PFAS, thereby eliminating future liabilities. 

Why Partner with Revive Environmental? 

Revive Environmental brings proven expertise and end-to-end services to assist airports in navigating the transition from AFFF to F3 alternatives. Our experience as the prime contractor for AFFF takeback programs in the states of Ohio and New Hampshire demonstrates our capability to handle all aspects of the transition process, from planning and logistics to PFAS destruction. 

Our Proven Approach: AFFF Takeback Programs in Multiple States  

Revive Environmental successfully partners with states including Ohio and New Hampshire to manage large-scale AFFF takeback programs. Here’s how we supported these states and how we can apply the same approach to help your airport: 

1. Streamlined Registration: We launch user-friendly registration sites for airports, fire departments, and other managers of PFAS waste to enroll in the takeback program, ensuring efficient coordination and communication. For airports, a formal registration is likely not required, but we can leverage our database of AFFF materials and formulations to ensure the optimal treatment for your material.
2. Organized Collection: We safely manage the collection of AFFF from airports. Revive uses trusted third-parties to organize, pick up, and transport all AFFF materials, rinsate, or event waters from your site to a Revive treatment facility for destruction.
3. Safe Transportation and Destruction: The collected AFFF materials are securely transported to our treatment facility, where they are destroyed using our PFAS Annihilator^® technology. This process destroys PFAS compounds below detection limits and allows for safe disposal below any required discharge level. 
4. Certificate of Annihilation: After the destruction of AFFF, we provide a Certificate of Annihilation to customers, based on the state-of-the-art analysis (EPA Method 1633). This certificate offers peace of mind and a tangible record of processing and destruction.

Navigating Available Funding: Act Now to Secure Your Share 

As part of the FAA’s commitment to support airports in their transition to fluorine-free firefighting foams, $350 million in grant funding has been made available over the next five years. This funding is designed to help airports: 

• Purchase fluorine-free firefighting foams. 
• Cover the costs associated with the disposal of AFFF. 
• Clean and upgrade ARFF vehicles and firefighting equipment. 

However, it’s important to act swiftly. With the total amount set for the next five years, securing funding earlier will not only help manage transition costs but also ensure that your airport is ahead of regulatory deadlines. While the exact allocation and disbursement of these funds across the five years is currently unclear, we are closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates to help airports navigate the funding process effectively. 

If finances are a barrier, now is the time to tap into this available support. Delaying your transition could mean missing out on critical funding, leading to increased costs and potential non-compliance down the road. 

Tailored Solutions for Airport F3 Transitions 

Revive Environmental offers a comprehensive suite of services specifically designed to support airports during their transition to F3 firefighting foams: 

• Regulatory Compliance and Guidance: We keep you informed of the latest FAA and EPA guidelines and help you navigate the complex regulatory landscape, ensuring that your transition plan meets all federal, state, and local requirements. 
• Logistical Expertise: Our team manages the logistics of removing AFFF from your ARFF vehicles and equipment, coordinating safe transport and disposal to our treatment facility. 
• Wash-Out Services for ARFF Vehicles: We understand that thorough wash-out of ARFF vehicles is a critical step in the transition to F3. Revive Environmental offers the flexibility to work with a wide range of wash-out providers, ensuring that this process is handled efficiently. Additionally, we can manage the destruction of the rinsate produced during the wash-out, using our PFAS Annihilator^® technology to eliminate any residual PFAS compounds. 
• Complete PFAS Destruction: Using our advanced PFAS Annihilator^® technology, we ensure that all PFAS compounds are destroyed – not just transferred or contained.
• Documentation: We provide full documentation of the PFAS destruction process, including a Certificate of Annihilation.

Your Trusted Partner in F3 Transition 

Transitioning to fluorine-free firefighting foams is not just a regulatory requirement—it’s an opportunity to enhance safety, protect public health, and demonstrate environmental leadership. Revive Environmental has the expertise, technology, and track record to make this transition seamless and stress-free for your airport. 

By partnering with us, you gain access to a full suite of services designed to support every step of your journey from AFFF to F3, backed by proven results and a commitment to excellence. Let Revive Environmental handle the complexities of PFAS destruction, so you can focus on what matters most -keeping your airport safe and compliant. 

Contact us today by submitting the form below, or by emailing [email protected] to learn more about how we can assist your airport with a smooth and complete transition to F3 alternatives and eliminate PFAS liabilities for good.