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…
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Industrial sand operations that have a requirement in their permit to monitor for particulate matter must provide ambient monitoring data to the DNR. The DNR Air Management Program works with industrial sand facilities to provide technical…
Industrial sand for use in the petroleum, glass and foundry industries has been produced in Wisconsin for over 40 years. The demand for sand increased exponentially starting in 2014, related to use of Wisconsin sand as a proppant in the extraction…
In Wisconsin, motor oil and used oil filters are banned from landfills. Motor oil and automotive products Environmental impacts of motor oil and other automotive products Potential environmental impacts of motor oil, antifreeze, parts cleaners…
Participation Ninety-four percent of Wisconsin households recycle and feel it is worthwhile. Fifty-eight percent of Wisconsin households recycle at least as much as they did two years ago, and 32 percent are recycling more now. Over 50 percent…
Every two years section 305(b) of the Clean Water Act requires states to publish an overall report on the quality of all surface waters across the state. This report, called the Integrated Report of Water Quality, is submitted to the EPA on April 1…
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