Foam MFG web site usually address disposal and containment: similar to this.
B. Environmental And Toxicological Information 1% AFFF is biodegradable. However, as with any substance, care should be taken to prevent discharge from entering ground water, surface water, or storm drains. With advance notice, C-103 can be treated by local biological sewage treatment systems. Since facilities vary widely by location, disposal or discharge of C-103 1% concentrate or foam solution should be made in accordance with federal, state and local regulations. 1% AFFF is a primary skin irritant. Repeated skin contact will remove oils from the skin and cause dryness. C-1031% is a primary eye irritant, and contact with the eyes should be avoided. Users are advised to wear protective equipment. If C-103 1% enters the eyes, flush them well with water and seek immediate medical attention. For further details, see the C-103 1% Material Safety Data Sheet. Then the MSDS will have something like this: 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE Contain spills. Vacuum or pump into storage containers, absorb smaller quantities with absorbent materials, and dispose of properly. Washing area with water will create large amounts of foam. Dispose of released and contained material in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Release to local waste treatment plant only with permission. We did a job in the NAVFAC PACDIV area where they required we collect all of the foam into a vacum tank and discarge in to the sewage treatment plant in small quanities for treatment. Never did figure how large of a vacum truck we needed before the job was canceled. Thom McMahon, SET Firetech, Inc. 2560 Copper Ridge Dr P.O. Box 882136 Steamboat Springs, CO 80488 Tel: 970-879-7952 Fax: 970-879-7926 From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 9:50 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Sprinklerforum] Eruopean requirements for containment of foam runoff Anyone have any ideas for the possible requirements for containing or cleanup of foam or foam-water runoff from sprinkler systems. I have a client with concerns about the possible environmental requirements that might be imposed. Craig L. Prahl, CET Fire Protection Specialist Mechanical Department CH2MHILL Lockwood Greene 1500 International Drive PO Box 491, Spartanburg, SC 29304-0491 Direct - 864.599.4102 Fax - 864.599.8439 [email protected] http://www.ch2m.com <http://www.ch2m.com/>
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