PFAS Fish Consumption Advisories Of The Yahara River

Below is a summary of the DNR’s PFAS-based fish consumption advisories for parts of the Yahara River. These advisories apply to Wingra Creek, Lake Monona, Starkweather Creek, Lake Waubesa, Upper and Lower Mud Lake, Lake Kegonsa and the Yahara River downstream to the Rock River in Rock County. The DNR did not issue PFAS-based fish consumption advisories for Lake Mendota or Lake Wingra.

There may be additional consumption advisories for these locations that are based on other contaminants, such as mercury or PCBs. The Choose Wisely booklet provides a complete list of the DNR’s fish consumption advisories.