PFAS in Wisconsin and what it means for you

Join the Wisconsin DNR and the Department of Health Services (DHS), for a webinar at 2 p.m., Monday, April 19, to address PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). The webinar will include remarks from DNR deputy secretary Todd Ambs and DHS secretary-designee Karen Timberlake.

A presentation by DNR and DHS staff will provide an overview of PFAS, and the work done to mitigate PFAS in Wisconsin and at several sites around the state.

PFAS are a group of human-made chemicals used for decades, in various products, including non-stick cookware, fast food wrappers, stain-resistant sprays and some types of firefighting foams. These contaminants stay in the environment and human body for extended periods of time. Recent findings indicate that exposure to certain PFAS may have harmful health effects in people.

To address this issue, Wisconsin is establishing PFAS standards for drinking water, groundwater and surface water to protect health; conducting soil and water testing; researching PFAS levels in fish and wildlife; hosting listening and feedback sessions; and collaborating with neighboring states.

To watch the webinar, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7hWfYFw6s0.