Based on results from fish sampling conducted in 2020, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Department of Health Services (DHS) are recommending new PFAS-based fish consumption advisories for Yahara Chain waters in Dane and Rock counties.
PFAS contamination has been detected in the city of Madison and Dane County in soil, municipal wells, surface water and groundwater.
Yahara Chain of Lakes and Starkweather Creek: Surface Water and Fish
In summer 2019, DNR collected water chemistry…
The DNR works closely with the Department of Health Services (DHS) to issue consumption advisories for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) where and when necessary. Fish consumption advisories are based on guidance from the Great Lakes…
Preliminary public hearing on Statement of Scope SS 030-21 (Board Order DG-31-20) for proposed revisions to ch. NR 809 related to the promulgation of new drinking water maximum contaminant levels for 12 additional Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances…
WisPAC meets regularly to discuss and put forth initiatives toward addressing PFAS contamination, including the implementation of the PFAS Action Plan released in December 2020.
WisPAC meets regularly to discuss and put forth initiatives toward addressing PFAS contamination, including the implementation of the PFAS Action Plan released in December 2020.
The Wisconsin DNR will host an online listening session for residents in Marinette, Peshtigo and surrounding communities to provide an update on the investigation into PFAS contamination in the area.