State Republicans Won't Object to New PFAs Standards

Tuesday, June 14th, 2022 -- 8:00 AM

(Bob Hague, WRN) Republicans who control the Wisconsin legislature will not object to new state standards for “forever chemicals” in drinking water.

The standards were suggested by the Natural Resources Board earlier this year, and with no objections from Republicans, they'll be sent to the State Department of Natural Resources for implementation.

These rules will set the DNR action standard for two of the most well researched compounds in the PFAs family. The manmade chemicals are used in a variety of applications including firefighting foam nonstick cookware and packaging.

The chemicals have been linked to a variety of cancers and enter the human body largely through drinking water. Though lawmakers are allowing the rules to move forward, they could still object to how the DNR handles implementation of them.

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