PFAS
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New Toolkit Available To Help Local Leaders Address PFAS Contamination In Drinking Water
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) today announced a new tool to assist community leaders and elected officials in understanding their options for addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in drinking water.
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PFAS Resources for Communities
The resources on this page will help communities including their leaders and elected officials through the discovery of PFAS. Additional resources will be added as they are available.
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DNR Seeking Public Input On PFAS Contamination In Marinette, Peshtigo And Surrounding Communities
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting two listening sessions on Wednesday, May 3 to share updates and seek public input on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in the city of Marinette, the town of Peshtigo and surrounding communities. These listening sessions are the 19th in a series of public input opportunities hosted by the DNR for area residents.
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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. – 1.30 p.m. on Friday, April 21, 2023. Agenda items include an overview of recent federal initiatives and discussion about…
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DNR LISTENING SESSION #19 REGARDING PFAS INVESTIGATIONS IN MARINETTE, PESHTIGO AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES
This is the second of two listening sessions on Wednesday, May 3 and will include routine updates from the DNR and the Department of Health Services (DHS) regarding the status of the PFAS investigations in the community. Representatives from several…
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DNR Listening Session #19 Regarding PFAS Investigations In Marinette, Peshtigo And Surrounding Communities
This is the second of two listening sessions on Wednesday, May 3 and will include routine updates from the DNR and the Department of Health Services (DHS) regarding the status of the PFAS investigations in the community. Representatives from several…
- Hearing/Meeting
DNR Listening Session #19 Regarding PFAS Investigations In Marinette, Peshtigo And Surrounding Communities
This is the first of two listening sessions on Wednesday, May 3 and will include routine updates from the DNR and the Department of Health Services (DHS) regarding the status of the PFAS investigations in the community. Representatives from several…
- Hearing/Meeting
DNR PFAS External Advisory Group
Agenda items include member input on work prioritization and planning to implement identified priorities. Additionally, information about Gov. Evers’ proposed state budget will be shared.
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Multiple State Agencies Responding To PFAS Contamination In Town Of Stella
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Department of Health Services (DHS) and Wisconsin Emergency Management (WEM) are taking steps to provide temporary safe drinking water to residents with private wells who are impacted by per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the Town of Stella in Oneida County.
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New PFAS Fish Consumption Advisory Issued For Lake Wausau And Stevens Point Flowage
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced a new PFAS-based consumption advisory for several fish species in Lake Wausau in Marathon County and the Stevens Point Flowage in Portage County (both of which are segments of the Wisconsin River) based on fish sampling.