New Mexico environment officials adopt rules for firefighting foams containing PFAS

By: Danielle Prokop

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: April 17, 2026

Words: 440

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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New Mexico adopted rules this week to allow state environment officials to regulate fire-fighting foam containing so-called “forever chemicals” as hazardous waste, the first state in the country to apply the strict requirements to the substance.

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A unanimous decision by the state Environmental Improvement Board on Monday allows the New Mexico Environment Department to monitor and limit the use of the firefighting foams that …

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