缅因州努力以昂贵的价格处置48 000加仑与癌症有关的消防泡沫。 Maine grapples with costly disposal of 48,000 gallons of cancer-linked firefighting foam.

缅因州面临的挑战是处置其储存的有毒消防泡沫(AFFF),该泡沫含有与癌症和其他健康问题有关的全氟辛烷磺酰胺化学品。 Maine faces the challenge of disposing of its stockpile of toxic firefighting foam (AFFF), which contains PFAS chemicals linked to cancer and other health issues. 由于全州储存着48 000加仑的泡沫,焚化泡沫的成本估计为230万美元。 With 48,000 gallons stored across the state, the cost to incinerate the foam is estimated at $2.3 million. 缅因州于2021年禁止AFFF的制造和销售,但在处理成本和缺乏运输和焚烧这些有毒化学品的条例方面挣扎不休。 Maine banned AFFF manufacture and sale in 2021 but struggles with disposal costs and lack of regulation for transporting and incinerating these toxic chemicals.