AFFF Treatment Solutions

Montrose provides comprehensive lifecycle solutions for the replacement, treatment, and disposal of aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) systems for diverse clientele including Department of Defense (DOD), government, and industrial sectors. Collaborating closely with our clients, we embark on a strategic partnership to determine the best approach that factors in cost-efficiency, regulatory compliance, and the future utilization of AFFF systems containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Our operations are rigorously managed and overseen through a combination of in-house expertise and accredited PFAS laboratories, ensuring meticulous control and monitoring at every stage.

Providing Integrated AFFF Solutions

Our Services

Planning and Design

Assessment of systems, identification of client objectives, and the development of best value solution
Cost-benefit analysis
Fire suppression system modification or redesign
Workplace exposure, toxicology and management of future liability
Project quality oversight
Data management and validation
Schedule management and minimization of fire suppression system downtime

Field Services

Technical field services team with demonstrated AFFF experience
Turnkey design and construction services for removal and replacement of legacy AFFF
Draining and containerizing waste AFFF concentrate
Decontamination and flushing of AFFF tanks, hydrants, and piping
Containerization of rinsate
Treatment of rinsate and discharging to storm or sanitary sewer
Management, transportation, and disposal of liquids and solids as regulated waste

Accredited Laboratory Services

In-house capabilities for quicker turnaround at a lower cost
Accreditation to analyze for more than 75 PFAS compounds, including EPA/DOD Method 1633
Experience with over 30,000 environmental samples processed
Dedicated PFAS labs with state-of-the-art facilities

Treatment & Waste Minimization

Removal of PFAS from water to less than 2 ppt (limit of detection)
Global treatment network with over 45 sites, 4 billion gallons treated
Proprietary vehicles and infrastructure cleaning chemistry
Ability to concentrate waste at >1,000,000:1
Sole provider of proprietary regenerative resin for PFAS treatment
Extensive in-house expertise with surfactant chemistry & scale-up

Our Experience and Know-How

Our team has worked for years with airports, aircraft rescue and firefighting groups, DOD, industrial manufacturers, and associated industries to remediate their PFAS-impacted water challenges. We provide AFFF replacement services and AFFF treatment solutions. We bring our experience and knowledge to rinse, clean, and transition your AFFF fire suppression systems to fluorine-free.

Our team will evaluate your current systems, use our proprietary rinse solution to clean your pipes and systems and treat the PFAS-impacted rinse water to non-detect levels. This treated water can be disposed of onsite, saving significant money on costly off-site transportation and waste disposal. The minimal solid waste that’s generated can be taken off-site for disposal or destruction. Montrose can also support you with our environmental, safety and occupational health services with on-site monitoring and recordkeeping services.