Augusta Airport Switches to PFAS-Free Firefighting Foam

New partnership aims to improve environmental responsibility at the regional airport.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Augusta Regional Airport is partnering with Emerging Compounds Treatment Technologies to transition its aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles to a new Fluorine-Free Foam (F3), moving away from the use of conventional AFFF firefighting foam that contains harmful PFAS chemicals.

Why it matters

PFAS chemicals from traditional firefighting foams have been found to contaminate soil and groundwater, posing health and environmental risks. By adopting PFAS-free F3 foam, Augusta Regional Airport is taking steps to reduce its environmental impact and join other airports across the country in using safer, more sustainable firefighting methods.

The details

Before this new partnership, Augusta Regional Airport used conventional aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) foam that contained PFAS chemicals. The switch to F3 Foam, which is fluorine-free and more environmentally friendly, is part of the airport's effort to be more responsible in its operations.

  • The new partnership between Augusta Regional Airport and Emerging Compounds Treatment Technologies was announced on February 10, 2026.

The players

Augusta Regional Airport

A regional airport serving the Augusta, Georgia area.

Emerging Compounds Treatment Technologies

A company that provides solutions for decontaminating PFAS-containing firefighting foams.

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What’s next

The airport plans to fully transition to the new PFAS-free firefighting foam by the end of 2026.

The takeaway

Augusta Regional Airport's move to adopt environmentally friendly firefighting foam demonstrates a growing industry-wide shift towards more sustainable practices, reducing the use of harmful PFAS chemicals and protecting local communities and the environment.