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Wisconsin agencies launched PFAS Awareness Week, coordinated with neighboring Midwest states, to spotlight contamination response and water safety from September 21–25, 2026. Recent actions include unlocking $125 million from the state PFAS Trust Fund and aut…
Read the full article →A City of Pewaukee test of Well #8 on July 7 found per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances above state drinking water limits, prompting a Tier 2 public notice. The sample measured PFHxS at 47.0 parts per trillion, and PFOA and PFOS above the 4.0 ppt standard. Off…
Read the full article →Wisconsin Cheese Group, LLC was ordered to pay a $237,500 fine and serve one year of probation following a Clean Water Act case, according to court records. As part of the sentence, the company must implement facility improvements and coordinate more closely…
Read the full article →Washburn County reported a cyberattack that disrupted government operations early Thursday, prompting an immediate IT response and protective measures. Internet-connected services were shut down, impacting county phone and email systems, while court functions…
Read the full article →The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, in partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, released the 2026-2028 Choose Wisely booklet detailing updated fish consumption guidelines statewide. The update incorporates routine testing of fi…
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