Firewater run-off

Publication 1722

Published by:
Environment Protection Authority
Date:
24 Dec 2018

During a fire, large volumes of water, either on its own, or mixed with foams or fire retardants, can be used to put the fire out. Often, this firewater can find its way to local waterways and impact the water quality. This fact sheet contains information about firewater run-off.

Target audience
Publication number1722
TopicsContaminated environments; Fact sheet; Land and groundwater; Water
Number of pages2
Release date24 December 2018
Reading level
Document version0

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