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

See the Latest Results

GETS Effectively Treating PFAS in Groundwater 24/7

See the Latest Results

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…

Fish & Surface Water Sampling Update

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.

Groundwater Extraction & Treatment System (GETS): Now In Operation

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…

Tyco Announces PWSA Resident Feedback and Next Steps

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

Public Meeting for Updates on PFAS Remediation

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…

Community Letter on Water Line & Feb. 18 Town of Peshtigo Meeting Presentation

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…

Tyco to Conduct Maintenance on Ditch B Treatment System

During the week of October 26, Tyco began maintenance on the tanks at the Ditch B treatment system. This work…