PFAS

At least 20 states don’t test private wells beyond areas where PFAS problems are suspected. When a well is tainted, it can take homeowners years to find a new source of clean water.

In unanimous vote, Natural Resources Board approves stricter state standards on clean water

The Rhinelander Paper Mill owner is offering free bottled water to people that live within a 3-mile radius of the Stella Town Hall.Ahlstrom was named one of the responsible parties by the DNR for the PFAS contamination in private wells in the Stella area.

PFAS, known as “forever chemicals,” do not break down and can build up in the body

Evers and Republicans have long been gridlocked over releasing $125M to address PFAS contamination

After a year of production, the village of Rothschild has a new water treatment facility that is now fully operational. This facility is actively working to decrease the levels of PFAS in the community's drinking water

A provision denying people the right to sue chemical companies for nondisclosure of potential health hazards has been removed from a federal measure to fund the Environmental Protection Agency

Researchers found a decline in antibody levels among eaglets with high PFAS levels

This week the EPA proposed new changes experts say would weaken reporting and monitoring rules for toxic “forever” chemicals known as PFAS

The City of Tomahawk is considering the construction of a new facility to address the presence of potentially harmful chemicals in the city’s water supply, and this week, the city’s Common Council took a step towards seeking funding that would help make the project a reality.