Dept. of Defense updates standards of firefighting foam to prevent further contamination
LA CROSSE (WKBT) -- For more than 50 years, the Department of Defense has required military sites to use a specific firefighting foam that…
PFAs
State progress report details efforts to test for PFAS across Wisconsin
This week, the Wisconsin PFAS Action Council released its August 2022 progress report.
Wis. DNR: New PFAS rules in effect Aug. 1
New PFAS rules are in effect in Wisconsin. The DNR made the announcement on Monday.
All water should be tested for PFAS peril, Wisconsin DNR says
Whether you get your water from a well or a municipal water system, you could be exposed to PFAS. The forever chemicals are contaminating cities statewide, which is why the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources says all water systems should be tested.
Evers, Kaul announce state lawsuit against PFAS manufacturers
Gov. Tony Evers alongside AG Josh Kaul announced a state lawsuit against several PFAS manufacturers Wednesday.
Wisconsin DNR accepting bids for PFAS-containing firefighting foam collection and disposal
The Wisconsin DNR along with the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection announced they are accepting bids for the collection and disposal of firefighting foam containing PFAS chemicals.
Town of Campbell partners with La Crosse County on used PFAS filter collection
The Town of Campbell board passed a motion at Tuesday’s monthly meeting to collaborate with La Crosse County on a 6-month pilot program to collect used PFAS filters. The motion passed unanimously after a presentation and discussion with County representatives.
Environmental group petitions Wisconsin DNR to update law governing groundwater
Midwest Environmental Associates is asking the Wisconsin DNR to add toxic "forever chemicals" as contaminants under groundwater law.
PFAS like those contaminating Campbell wells more dangerous than thought, EPA warns
PFAS chemicals that contaminate drinking water, which have fouled well water in the Town of Campbell and other Wisconsin municipalities, are more dangerous than previously thought, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency warned Wednesday.
Fish in Sparta's Angelo Pond have high levels of PFAS, DNR warns
The Wisconsin DNR and Department of Health Services announced a PFAS-based consumption advisory for fish found in Sparta's Angelo Pond.
