PFAS

The DNR is organizing the listening session to gather feedback from individuals and communities about the agency’s PFAS law program development

The manufacturer of firefighting foam that contaminated the water supply in northeast Wisconsin with PFAS chemicals for decades has agreed to a $10 million settlement with the state.

Clean water advocates are criticizing the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to revoke six Biden-era rules on toxic PFAS, known as “forever chemicals.”

Secretary Karen Hyun told the Natural Resources Board recently the approval of $133-million in PFAS funding is a huge win for the state, and for clean water for people to drink

Bipartisan agreement reach after several years of back and forth on how to allocate $125-million

The Wisconsin state Senate has passed a $133 million package to combat contamination from forever chemicals.

This announcement comes amid ongoing bipartisan negotiations between Gov. Evers and Republican lawmakers to release of $125 million in funds to address PFAS contaminants

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.