Delaware Bans Toxic Firefighting Foam for Fuel Fires
Delaware prohibited the use of hazardous firefighting foam for fuel fires, citing its role in contaminating drinking water nationwide.
GMNA Philadelphia
Delaware state government announced a ban on the use of toxic firefighting foam for fuel fires on October 12, 2026.
The foam, widely employed to extinguish fuel‑based blazes, contains chemicals that have been identified as contaminants of drinking water supplies across the United States.
