Public Health
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New Restrictions On PFAS-Containing Firefighting Foams Effective Sept. 1
2019 Wisconsin Act 101, published on Feb. 6, 2020 and codified in Wisconsin Statutes section 299.48, implements measures that mitigate the discharge of PFAS-containing firefighting foam into the environment, and in doing so supports efforts by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and fire departments to protect the health and safety of Wisconsin residents and the firefighting community.
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DNR Publishes Results Of Firefighting Department PFAS Survey
As requested by Gov. Tony Evers in the 2019-2021 Biennial Budget, the DNR conducted a survey of the state's fire departments to determine their use of PFAS-containing, or fluorinated, firefighting foams. This survey was designed to help the DNR better understand how much, how often and why fluorinated foam is used across Wisconsin.
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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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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The Madison-Kipp Corporation web page has been archived.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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Wisconsin's infectious waste regulations
Infectious waste annual reportInfectious waste generators must file annual reports with the DNR by March 1 unless exempt. Visit the annual report page for details.Infectious waste — also known as biohazardous, red bag or regulated medical waste —…
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Managing household medical sharps
It is illegal to put needles and other sharp medical items in the trash, recycling or medication collection drop boxes.