PFAS
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Mondays at Mead: What are PFAS? How Do They Impact Humans and Wildlife?
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Have you been hearing a lot about PFAS in the news lately? Learn about PFAS at this event.
- News
DNR Responds To EPA’s Designation Of PFOA And PFOS As Hazardous Substances
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the designation of PFOA and PFOS, including their salts and structural isomers, as hazardous substances under the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, also known as "Superfund." The EPA is taking this action because significant evidence demonstrates that when released into the environment, these chemicals may present substantial danger to public health and the environment.
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DNR, DHS Respond To EPA’s Announcement Of Maximum Contaminant Levels For PFAS In Drinking Water
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced new enforceable federal standards for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water. This includes a new enforceable Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 4.0 parts per trillion (ppt) individually for PFOA and PFOS and 10 ppt individually for PFNA, PFHxS and GenX. Additionally, the EPA finalized an MCL at a hazard index of 1 when a combination of PFNA, PFHxS, GenX and PFBS are present in a mixture.
- Hearing/Meeting
DNR PFAS External Advisory Group
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host the next PFAS External Advisory Group (EAG) meeting from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2024.
- Hearing/Meeting
DNR PFAS External Advisory Group
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host the next PFAS External Advisory Group (EAG) meeting from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023.
- Hearing/Meeting
NR 140 (DG-17-22) Draft Economic Impact Analysis Informational Session
The DNR has developed a draft NR 140 Economic Impact Analysis and is holding a public comment period to solicit additional information or advice on the economic effect of the proposed rules.
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Response To PFAS Contamination Ongoing With Town Of Stella And Multiple State Agencies
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Health Services (DHS) continue to work with the Town of Stella in Oneida County, where private wells have been impacted by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
- Hearing/Meeting
DNR PFAS External Advisory Group Meeting
Agenda items include a discussion about the state of PFAS in Wisconsin and nationally.
- Hearing/Meeting
Town of Stella Public Meeting
The Town of Stella, Oneida County, invited Department of Natural Resources staff to provide updates about work to protect public health from PFAS contamination in the Town of Stella.
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DNR PFAS External Advisory Group
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host the next PFAS External Advisory Group (EAG) meeting from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Friday, June 16, 2023. Agenda items include discussion about the state of PFAS in Wisconsin and nationally.