People in Rhinelander and across the Northwoods want to know their water is clean, drinkable, and safe.
But that expectation has been muddied in the past year, with the discovery of elevated levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Rhinelander’s municipal water supply.
The finding of PFAS, which has been linked to risk cancer, thyroid disease, and higher cholesterol, led Rhinelander to shut down two of its five city wells.
That’s left some people confused about where their water is coming from, how much is available, and if it’s safe.