All Latest Updates
See below for a list of updates at the
Marinette, Wisconsin Fire Technology Center.
June 2024 Update: GETS Effectively Treating PFAS in Groundwater 24/7
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GETS Effectively Treating PFAS in Groundwater 24/7
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Progress in Tackling PFAS: Community Update
Long-term drinking water solution implementation, ongoing PFAS remediation, and additional site investigation and characterization.
GETS Effectively Treating PFAS in Groundwater 24/7
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GETS Effectively Treating PFAS in Groundwater 24/7
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GETS Effectively Treating PFAS in Groundwater 24/7
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GETS Effectively Treating PFAS in Groundwater 24/7
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GETS Effectively Treating PFAS in Groundwater 24/7
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GETS Effectively Treating PFAS in Groundwater 24/7
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GETS Effectively Treating PFAS in Groundwater 24/7
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GETS Effectively Treating PFAS in Groundwater 24/7
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Tyco Scholarships to Aid 2023 High School Graduates Going on to Study in STEM Fields
10 graduating seniors at 4 area high schools receive a total of $20,000 Click here to view photos of the…
GETS Effectively Treating PFAS in Groundwater 24/7
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GETS Effectively Treating PFAS in Groundwater 24/7
In January 2023, the GETS began operating 24 hours per day. GETS will soon be moving from the start-up phase,…
Tyco’s Initial Response to WDNR’s Notice of Noncompliance and Offer to Assist with Communications to Landowners JCI/Tyco Biosolids – Multiple Landspreading Fields BRRTS #02-38-583856
“The real question today is the WDNR’s actions, not Tyco’s. The WDNR continues to allow the unregulated discharge of PFAS…
Tyco Commitment to Safe Deep Well Water Continues Beyond 20 Years
Treated water is safe now and assured for the future. Tyco has made progress on providing deep wells. We have…
No Petition Submitted for Annexation
Residents will be offered deep wells. A resident-driven effort to pursue annexation in one area of Tyco’s Potable Well Sampling…
Individual Deep Well Water Meets Standards
Water non-detect for PFAS & naturally occurring elements successfully treated
GETS Effectively Treating PFAS in Groundwater 24/7
In January 2023, the GETS began operating 24 hours per day. Previously, the GETS was in a start-up phase as…
Tyco Submits Annual Foam Removal & Results Report
Click here to read the results.
WDNR’s Continued Permitting of PFAS-Impacted Biosolid Spreading Makes Study Impossible
Tyco pausing its PFAS investigation of fields in the biosolids area
Headlines about UW study of Green Bay not correct
Tyco’s letter to neighbors in local papers
Lake Noquebay Samples Low to Non-Detect for PFAS*
DNR reports results of surface water tests near fields with biosolids. In November 2022, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources…
Tyco Installs Deep Wells to Provide Safe Drinking Water
See the installation process in photos below
Facts About Annexation Needed to Access City of Marinette Water
Developed to address residents’ questions
GETS Effectively Treating PFAS in Groundwater
The GETS system has been operational since the end of August while undergoing pre-startup phase activities. Pre-startup phase activities included…
Facts About Deep Wells Being Installed by Tyco in PWSA
Developed to address residents’ remaining questions
Interim Site Status Update on Land Applied Biosolids
Submitted to WDNR on October 25, 2022
Information About Annexation Process
Answers to Community Questions
Tyco Replies to WDNR Letter on Deep Wells
Sets the Record Straight
Update to PWSA Residents Who Received Deep Well Agreements
January date waived and wells will be installed on a first-come, first-served basis
Engineering Reports Submitted to WDNR on Rock & Water Aquifer Properties
Data being used to ensure best practice work in building Deep Wells.
Deep Well Agreements Sent to PWSA Residents
September 19, 2022 Deep Well Agreements Sent to PWSA Residents Includes information on how Deep Wells will be constructed &…
GETS Construction Complete
Given the completion of construction, office hours have concluded. Thanks to all who participated in these conversations.
Progress Continues on Implementing Long-Term Water Solution
Express Interest in Annexation by September 1 Deep Well Agreements Coming in September ]
GETS Construction Update
Update on last 2 weeks & coming 2 weeks of construction below as of August 03, 2022. Learn more &…
GETS Construction Update
Update on last 2 weeks & coming 2 weeks of construction below as of June 29, 2022. Learn more &…
Annexation Required for Water from the City of Marinette
Info on annexation process
Tyco Scholarships to Aid 2022 High School Graduates Going on to Study in STEM Fields
10 graduating seniors at 4 area high schools receive a total of $20,000 Click here to view photos of the…
Upfront Payment if Annexed
If you are annexed to get water from the city of Marinette, calculate your upfront payment from Tyco – see…
GETS Construction Update
Next Office Hours: June 29, 2022 Update on last 2 weeks & coming 2 weeks of construction below as of…
GETS Construction Update
Next Office Hours: May 25, 2022 Update on last 2 weeks & coming 2 weeks of construction below as of…
GETS Construction Update
Next Office Hours: March 23, 2022 Update on last 2 weeks & coming 2 weeks of construction below as of…
GETS Construction Update
Next Office Hours: Feb. 23, 2022 Update on last 2 weeks & coming 2 weeks of construction below as of…
GETS Construction Update
Next Office Hours: February 09, 2022 Update on last 2 weeks & coming 2 weeks of construction below as of…
GETS Construction Update
Next Office Hours: Jan. 26, 2022 Update on last 2 weeks & coming 2 weeks of construction below as of…
GETS Construction Starts Along Pierce Ave.
Southeast entrance to Marinette High School closed starting Tuesday, Jan. 11 The last phase of construction along Pierce Ave. is…
GETS Construction Update
Next Office Hours: Jan. 12, 2022 Update on last 2 weeks & coming 2 weeks of construction below as of…
GETS Construction Update
Update on last 2 weeks & coming 2 weeks of construction below as of Dec. 1, 2021. Learn more &…
GETS Construction Update
November 10, 2021 Update on last 2 weeks & coming 2 weeks of construction below as of Nov. 17, 2021….
GETS Construction Update
Update on last 2 weeks & coming 2 weeks of construction below as of Nov. 3, 2021. Learn more &…
Community Crew Event a Success
November 1, 2021 Thanks to all who participated in our first Community Crew event on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021! As…
Construction Site Visit on Thursday, Oct. 28
COMMUNITY CREW EVENT – 10/28/21 at Noon. As construction of the Groundwater Extraction & Treatment System (GETS) begins in visible…
GETS Construction Update
October 20, 2021 Update on last 2 weeks & coming 2 weeks of construction below. Learn more & ask questions…
10/20 Office Hours Cancelled
Possible viewing of GETS construction site later this month, interested? The bi-weekly Office Hours Zoom call scheduled for October 20…
GETS Construction Update
GETS Construction Update October 6, 2021 Update on last 2 weeks & coming 2 weeks of construction below. Learn more…
Office Hours This Week
Learn more from the GETS Senior Engineer about upcoming construction on bi-weekly Zoom call Noon, October 6, 2021 Visit Zoom.us…
Video of Soil Remediation
Video of Soil Remediation September 29, 2021 Narrated video shows the removal of stored soil with aggregated PFAS from the…
Video of GETS Route
Drone Footage of Area Before Construction View 4 minute video
Office Hours Start Wed. Sept. 8 at Noon
Get Updates/Ask Questions about Remediation Construction
Summer 2021 Community Letter
This quarter, we devoted our community letter to sharing our enhanced community outreach efforts now that construction on the Groundwater…
Tyco Submits to WDNR PFAS Results for Foam in Ditches
Click here to read the results. If you have questions about possible health implications, visit https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIDNR/bulletins/2e591c8
Tyco Submits Annual Report on Private Well Sampling Area
On Friday, August 6, Tyco submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) an annual report about testing in…
Long-Term Drinking Water Supply Update
Facilitated discussions with all interested parties to begin by the end of September. Good news! Progress has been made to…
Tyco & DNR Met with Town of Peshtigo Supervisors to Discuss Long-Term Solution for Clean Drinking Water
Facilitated discussions with all interested parties to begin by end of September. On Friday, July 30, representatives from Tyco and…
New GETS Brochure with Updated Route
To keep updating you with news on the GETS project, see the new brochure.
New Brochure Soil Remediation – Excavation & Removal
To inform you about work that has begun & DNR approval of our Soil Remediation Action & Design Report (RADR)…
Presentation from Public Meeting on June 29, 2021
In case you were unable to attend the virtual presentation on June 29, 2021 at 6 p.m. the presentation is…
Tyco Submits to WDNR PFAS Results for Foam in Ditches With a Cause & Significance Report
Click here to read the results. If you have questions about possible health implications, visit https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIDNR/bulletins/2e591c8
Community Engagement Opportunities
Community Crew, Office Hours & Public Meeting
Johnson Controls extends the student “Backpack” program through the summer
Hunger doesn’t take a vacation Click here to view photos of program activities Marinette, WI – June 8, 2021 –…
College Intern to Learn From & Contribute to Tyco Remediation Projects in the Area
Projects will provide unique opportunity to gain first-hand experience with PFAS remediation designs and implementation for groundwater and soil Marinette,…
Court Holds Hearing on Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Agreement Reached Between Tyco and Individuals from the Town of Peshtigo Involving PFAS From Fire Technology Center
Today, Judge Richard M. Gergel, a federal judge in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina,…
Tyco Scholarships To Aid Students Studying in STEM Fields
15 graduating seniors at 4 area high schools received a total of $20,000. Click here to view photos of the…
WDNR Conditionally Approves GETS Plan to Remove PFAS from Groundwater
We appreciate WDNR’s positive response to our Groundwater Extraction & Treatment System (GETS) Plan. Their conditional approval will allow us…
Tyco submits work plan to address WDNR questions about Air Pathway Report
On April 23, Tyco submitted a work plan to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) outlining further evaluation that…
Response to DNR Secretary Cole About Bringing Parties Together to Progress Water Line
A letter was sent in response to Sec. Cole’s letter about taking a leadership role in the water line discussion…
FTC Report
On April 12, Tyco reported to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) a spill of approximately 5 to 10…
Tyco Submits Soil Remediation Plan to WDNR for Review
Plan is designed to ensure clean soil and protect groundwater We are pleased to announce that we submitted our Soil…
Class Counsel Meeting about Peshtigo Legal Settlement
Tuesday, March 23 at 7:00pm Click Here for Zoom Registration
Open Letter to the Community
Now is the Time to Make the Water Line a Reality: All parties must come together and act. We know…
Request for Secretary Cole Leadership on Town of Peshtigo Water Priority
A letter from Tyco was sent to Secretary Preston Cole of the Wisconsin DNR requesting his leadership to convene the…
Ditch B Surface Water Ongoing Testing Results
Data Being Used to Design Groundwater Extraction & Treatment System Today we shared with the WDNR and property owners the…
March 2021 Community Letter
This month, we devoted our community letter to sharing an overview of the Groundwater Extraction & Treatment System (GETS) plan…
Tyco Submits Groundwater Extraction & Treatment System (GETS) Plan to WDNR for Review
GETS is designed to eliminate +95% of PFAS in the groundwater plume We are pleased to announce that we submitted…
Ditch B Surface Water Ongoing Testing Results
Data Being Used to Design Permanent Source-Control System Today we shared with WDNR and property owners the data from surface…
February 2021 Community Letter
We have several updates to share on the progress of our remediation efforts since the beginning of the year. Tyco…
Possibility of Smoke from Testing at the Fire Technology Center
At the Fire Technology Center (FTC), we test our lifesaving firefighting products inside our test houses and in outdoor test…
Ditch B Surface Water Ongoing Testing Results
Data Being Used to Design Permanent Source-Control System Today we shared with WDNR and property owners the data from surface…
Groundwater Test Results Continue to Provide Further Guidance on Design of Permanent PFAS Source-Control Solution for Groundwater
The results of new groundwater tests reported to property owners and the WDNR today are consistent with the groundwater model…
Surface Water Results from Ponds in Expanded Work Plan
Tyco today provided the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) and property owners with the test results of surface water…
Tyco Offering Accelerated Well Testing Opportunity for Homes in Study Area
We were grateful for the opportunity to present our PFAS remediation plan to our neighbors at the Listening Session hosted…
Tyco Reaches Settlement In Class Action Lawsuit Involving Fire Technology Center
Agreement will provide up to $17.5 million for Town of Peshtigo residents who have been affected by PFAS from Tyco’s…
Ditch B Surface Water Ongoing Testing Results
Additional Data Being Used to Design Permanent Source-Control System Today we shared with WDNR and property owners the data from…
