What should I do about PFAS in my water?

By Bennet Goldstein | Wisconsin Watch | November 28, 2022

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"If you've been hearing more about PFAS in Wisconsin waters, it's because testing is increasingly detecting those harmful chemicals. As of Nov. 18, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources was monitoring PFAS contamination at 91 sites from French Island in the west to Peshtigo in the east.

What can you do if you have PFAS in your water? The answer is complicated. Here's what to know about navigating threats from the chemicals.

What are PFAS?

PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a class of more than 12,000 human-made compounds. They accumulate in the environment and human bodies over time and do not easily break down, which is why some people call them "forever chemicals." Increased testing is revealing PFAS in public drinking systems, groundwater and surface waters nationwide."

Location:

• North AmericaUS
• North AmericaUSWisconsin

Topics:

• ChemicalsPFAS
• Environment
• Wildlife
• Filtration
• Impact
• ImpactDrinking water
• ImpactDrinking waterPrivate wells
• Affected community
• Health
• Measurement Techniques
• Monitoring Data