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New Jersey Confirms January 2027 Deadline for PFAS Firefighting Foam Phase-Out
PFAS New JerseyNew Jersey Department of Community AffairsNew Jersey
Announced
Mar 20, 2026
Effective
Jan 1, 2027
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The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs confirmed that the deadline for fire departments to cease using PFAS-containing firefighting foams has been extended from January 8, 2026 to January 1, 2027. The original legislation (P.L. 2023, c.243) was amended by P.L. 2025, c.266 to provide fire departments additional time to transition to modern PFAS-free alternatives. Fire departments are responsible for completing the transition by the new deadline.
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New Jersey Confirms January 2027 Deadline for PFAS Firefighting Foam Phase-Out
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New Jersey Confirms January 2027 Deadline for PFAS Firefighting Foam Phase-Out
FAQ: New Jersey Law on PFAS in Firefighting Foam (P.L . 2023, c.243) GENERAL OVERVIEW What is this law about? This law, which became effective on January 8, 2024, restricts the use, offering for sale, sale, manufacture, and distribution of Class B firefighting foam containing intentionally added PFAS in New Jersey beginning on January 8, 2026. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are harmful chemicals that pers