EPA unveils strategy to regulate toxic 'forever chemicals'
The Biden administration is launching a strategy to regulate toxic "forever chemicals" used in products ranging from cookware to carpets and firefighting foams.
PFAs
Eau Claire shuts down wells due to PFAS contamination
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (AP) — The city of Eau Claire has shut down almost half its wells due to PFAS contamination. Wisconsin Public Radio reports that the…
Town of Campbell drinking water advisory remains in effect
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) — An interim, area-wide drinking water advisory remains in effect in the Town of Campbell, where hundreds of wells are contaminated with PFAS. More than 1,132 residences are drinking bottled water provided by the Wisconsin Department…
Wisconsin DNR to hold community listening session to answer PFAs
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT) -The Wisconsin DNR will hold a community listening session Thursday to answer questions about PFAs. The virtual session starts at six in…
Wisconsin Department of Justice hires law firm to help with PFAS claims
MADISON (WKBT) -- The Wisconsin Department of Justice has hired a law firm to help handle claims related to PFAS contamination. Sher Edling LLP was selected out of a field of 11 applicants after a competitive bid process overseen by…
Town of Campbell homeowners file class action lawsuit against chemical companies and distributors of fire fighting foam
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT)- 48 Town of Campbell homeowners have filed a class action lawsuit against dozens chemical companies and distributors of fire fighting foam. According to the suit, filed in La Crosse County, the manufacturers, including 3M, Dupont, and…
DNR launches new campaign to address PFAS and other drinking water contaminants
MADISON, Wis. (WKBT)- The Department of Natural Resources is launching a new campaign about the importance of keeping Wisconsin's drinking water clean. August is national water quality month. The DNR is working to keep water safe now and in the…
DNR confirmation fight brewing after chair refuses to leave
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Democrats are demanding Republican lawmakers confirm Gov. Tony Evers' choice to replace the GOP-appointed head of the Department of Natural Resources board. The battle could shape how the agency approaches a host of contentious issues…
City of La Crosse puts PFAS-contaminated well online temporarily to flush pipes
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT)- The city of La Crosse put a municipal well that tested positive for PFAS temporarily back into service. The city’s utility manager…
Study finds PFAS chemicals in hundreds of cosmetics
LA CROSSE, Wis. (WKBT)- We put it on our face and eyes and lips, but researchers say most of us don’t know there are dangerous chemicals in our…
