Revive Environmental Featured on NPR’s All Things Considered
Highlighting Proven PFAS Destruction in Ohio’s Statewide AFFF Takeback Program
Revive Environmental was recently featured on NPR’s All Things Considered in a segment examining how states are addressing the growing challenge of PFAS contamination in firefighting foam.
The story highlights Ohio’s statewide AFFF (aqueous film-forming foam) takeback program—an initiative designed to remove PFAS-containing materials from circulation and prevent further environmental impact. As part of this effort, Revive Environmental is working with the state to permanently destroy PFAS in collected firefighting foam using its PFAS Annihilator® technology.
From Stockpiles to Safe Water
For decades, firefighting foam was widely used to combat high-risk fuel fires. Today, those same materials represent a significant environmental and regulatory liability due to their high PFAS content.
According to the report, Ohio collected nearly 14,000 gallons of AFFF in early program efforts. Rather than storing or transferring the material, the state partnered with Revive Environmental to eliminate the PFAS entirely.
As noted in the segment, Revive’s process transforms contaminated foam into water with nondetectable levels of PFAS, addressing the root of the problem rather than shifting it elsewhere.
A First-of-Its-Kind Approach to PFAS Destruction
During the NPR feature, former Revive Environmental CEO, David Trueba, described the process:
“This looks like clean water because it’s exactly what it is—clean water that can be processed through an existing sewer system… PFAS-free.”
Revive’s PFAS Annihilator® uses a combination of pressure and heat to break the strong chemical bonds that make PFAS so persistent in the environment. The result is complete destruction of PFAS compounds, not dilution or separation.
Every treated batch undergoes third-party laboratory analysis to verify that PFAS levels are reduced to nondetectable levels before discharge—ensuring compliance with wastewater permits and regulatory standards.
Supporting States in Reducing PFAS Liability
Ohio is not alone in addressing legacy PFAS challenges. As highlighted in the segment, multiple states—including New Hampshire, North Carolina, and New Jersey—have implemented similar AFFF takeback programs.
Revive Environmental is proud to support these initiatives by providing a proven, commercially deployed solution that permanently eliminates PFAS, helping organizations and governments reduce liability and protect water resources.
Advancing the Future of Clean Water
This national recognition underscores a critical point:
Permanent PFAS destruction is not theoretical—it is happening today at commercial scale.
By partnering with forward-thinking agencies and organizations, Revive Environmental continues to demonstrate that:
Listen to the Full Segment
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