PFAS & Fuel Spill Cleanup After Equipment Fire | Williamson County TN
PFAS and Fuel Spill Cleanup After Equipment Fire in Williamson County, TN
On February 4, 2026, the Enviro Medics emergency spill response team was called to a wood chipper fire in Williamson County, Tennessee.
While the fire department quickly extinguished the blaze, the incident resulted in significant fuel and hydraulic fluid leaks caused by damaged lines on the equipment.
Fire Water Runoff and PFAS Concerns
During suppression efforts, firefighting foam was applied to prevent reignition. This created an additional environmental concern—PFAS-impacted fire water runoff.
Our team was requested to manage:
Fire water containment and recovery
PFAS contamination risks from foam application
Fuel and hydraulic oil release from damaged equipment
Environmental protection of the surrounding landfill area
Rapid Environmental Mitigation
Enviro Medics deployed our emergency spill response team to stabilize and control the scene. Our approach included:
Containing and managing contaminated runoff
Recovering free product (fuel and oil)
Implementing environmental protection measures
Coordinating cleanup to meet operational timelines
Keeping Critical Operations Running
This incident occurred at an active landfill, making downtime a major concern. Our team worked efficiently to ensure:
Environmental risks were controlled
Cleanup was completed quickly
The landfill was able to resume normal operations the following day
Specialized Response for Complex Incidents
Incidents involving fire suppression foam, PFAS contamination, and petroleum releases require more than basic cleanup—they require experienced environmental response professionals.
Enviro Medics provides:
PFAS and fire water runoff management
Fuel and hydraulic spill cleanup
Emergency hazmat response
Industrial and landfill incident support
We proudly serve Williamson County and across Tennessee, delivering fast, compliant, and effective environmental solutions when it matters most.