Across the country, airports, fire departments, and state-led takeback programs are transitioning away from PFAS-containing firefighting foams in favor of safer, fluorine-free alternatives. As this shift accelerates, millions of gallons of legacy AFFF (aqueous film-forming foam) are being decommissioned—and now require permanent, safe disposal.
AFFF can contain up to 3% PFAS by weight, representing an extraordinarily high concentration of contaminants—up to 30 billion nanograms per liter (ng/L). These materials cannot be safely incinerated or landfilled, as traditional disposal methods can release harmful by-products into the air or allow PFAS to persist in the environment.
Onvector’s AFFF Environmental Services provide a critical solution to this growing challenge. Our Plasma Vortex technology completely destroys AFFF concentrates—without air emissions, toxic residuals, or the risk of incomplete combustion. Optimized for high PFAS concentrations, our system breaks down PFAS molecules at the atomic level, converting them into harmless by-products like fluoride.
We support a range of partners across the U.S.—including state take-back programs, airports, federal initiatives like DoD SERDP, and commercial operators—who are working to eliminate stockpiled AFFF safely and permanently. With proven destruction efficiency and scalable deployment, Onvector is positioned to play a critical role in this national transition, preventing high-concentration PFAS from reaching waterways and reducing long-term health and environmental risks.
If you’re exploring AFFF destruction solutions, we encourage you to reach out via our Contact Us page.
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