DNR Announces New PFAS Rules are Now in Effect

Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022 -- 8:13 AM

(Bob Hague, WRN) The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has announced that new administrative rules for PFAS are now in effect.

The so called forever chemicals have been used in a variety of products, including certain types of firefighting foam. Contaminants in the environment can cause negative health impacts. Two rules set regulatory standards for PFAs in drinking and surface water. The third sets requirements for using firefighting foam containing PFAs.

The rules provide a better understanding of where PFOs are located, require action to correct contamination when it's found, and reduce additional contamination. Implementing these rules addresses priorities identified by the Wisconsin PFAs Action Council.

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