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HB1019

The Joe Casello Act: Rules for Firefighting Foam and Water Testing

Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 10:35 AM

In one sentence

This law creates a timeline to stop the sale and use of certain firefighting foams containing harmful chemicals while requiring large wastewater facilities to test their water.

Prohibits using specific firefighting foam for training or testing starting July 1, 2026.
Requires entities with this foam to report inventory levels by July 1, 2026.
Bans the sale, purchase, and distribution of the foam within Florida starting July 1, 2027.
Mandates that all remaining inventories have a disposal plan submitted by July 1, 2027.
Prohibits possession and use of the foam entirely in most cases starting July 1, 2029.
Requires large public wastewater facilities to test for these chemicals every three months.

Entities that possess or sell firefighting foams containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Local fire departments, airports, and military units using this type of foam.
Public entities managing wastewater facilities with a daily flow of 25,000 gallons or more.

The ban on possession and use does not apply to airports, military uses where no alternatives exist, or emergency situations without other options.
Water testing results from wastewater facilities are for information only until federal standards are set by the EPA.

Plain language

Aqueous film-forming foam: Firefighting foam that contains intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, such as PFOA or PFOS.
Department of Environmental Protection: The state agency responsible for enforcing these rules and managing grants.
Biosolids: Solid material produced during the treatment of domestic wastewater that is disposed of by public entities.

Official record

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Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

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