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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently asked questions about beaches are answered on this page.General Beach QuestionsWhat is a beach?For the purposes of coastal recreational water quality monitoring, the DNR has defined a beach as "a publicly owned shoreline or land area, not…

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    About The Wisconsin Beach Health Database

    Wisconsin Beach Health is a DNR database that provides water quality data and beach advisories and closings for over 100 Great Lakes beaches in Wisconsin. This application has three main components: a map showing beach closings and advisories, an E…

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    PFAS and Foam on Waterways

    Foam is a common occurrence on Wisconsin waterways and can often be observed floating on the surfaces of lakes and rivers. Surface water foam can form as a result of natural processes or from human-caused discharges such as runoff of contaminants…

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    Transient Non-Community (TN) Resources

    A transient non-community water system (TN or TNCWS) is a public water system that provides water in a place such as a gas station or campground where people do not remain for long periods of time. Transient Non-Community Water System Fact Sheets…

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    Information for delegated counties

    The well delegation program gives counties an opportunity to form a partnership with the DNR to protect public health and safety and enhance the potable groundwater resource.This page contains information for Wisconsin counties that are, or wish to…

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    Laboratories

    Accredited laboratories - April 2025Excel files download to your computer

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    Madison-Kipp Corporation Madison, Wisconsin

    The Madison-Kipp Corporation web page has been archived. If you have any questions about the Madison-Kipp Corporation remediation, please contact Luke Lampo. Information is also available on the Bureau for Remediation and Redevelopment Tracking…

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    Invasive Species Best Management Practices

    To minimize the spread of invasive species, interested stakeholders have met to develop voluntary Best Management Practices for Invasive Species. These guidelines will help Wisconsin residents and visitors to limit the likelihood of moving invasive…

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    PFAS-Containing Firefighting Foam

    Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large group of human-made chemicals that have been used in industry and consumer products worldwide since the 1950s. PFAS have been used specifically in some synthetic Class B firefighting…

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    Pharmaceuticals and personal care products in the environment

    Spring Drug Take Back Day - April 26 The next Drug Take Back Day is April 26. To learn more about participating sites and what they accept, visit the Wisconsin Department of Health Services [exit DNR]. -->

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