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Water Quality PFAS Initiatives

The DNR is conducting a number of initiatives related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination and water quality in Wisconsin. These initiatives are:PFAS surface water rule and implementation;surface water and fish tissue sampling…

Wisconsin PFAS Action Council (WisPAC)

Subscribe to WisPAC Updates Gov. Tony Evers declared 2019 the Year of Clean Drinking Water. As part of the statewide initiative to ensure Wisconsinites have access to clean, safe drinking water, Gov. Evers signed Executive Order #40 in Aug. 2019…

Frequently Asked Questions

In summer 2019, DNR collected water chemistry and fish tissue samples from six waterbodies near known or suspected PFAS contamination sites. Answers to questions being asked of DNR staff are posted on this page, which will be updated regularly.…

PFAS Technical Group

Subscribe to PFAS Technical Group Updates The PFAS Technical Group is a working group formed in 2021 to present and discuss information related to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Wisconsin, with an emphasis on…

PFAS Lab Analysis in Wisconsin

As of Oct. 15, 2024, the DNR expects regulated entities, unless otherwise directed by the DNR, to use EPA method 1633 for all non-drinking water matrices.As of Feb. 1, 2025, the DNR requires regulated entities, unless otherwise directed by the DNR,…

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…

Wisconsin PFAS Action Plan

PFAS News and Reports

The DNR is committed to keeping citizens and other stakeholders informed about PFAS in Wisconsin. Below are reports, news releases and important information from the DNR.ReportsPFAS in Wisconsin: January - June 2024PFAS in Wisconsin: July - December…

Managing solid waste and recyclables at healthcare facilities

Most wastes generated in healthcare facilities are solid or recyclable wastes. Solid wastes include all wastes that are not classified as infectious, radiological, hazardous or universal wastes. Examples of solid wastes include food packaging…

Pharmaceuticals and personal care products in the environment

Spring Drug Take Back Day - April 26The 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].A pharmaceutical or personal care product is any…