It's time to set standards for PFAS

Join us in urging the Natural Resources Board to set standards for PFAS in drinking and groundwater.

Hi John,

The Department of Natural Resources Board has voted to begin the public process for setting state standards for toxic PFAS chemicals in our ground water and drinking water.

This starts with an initial comment period, which is the first chance to set science based standards that protect our public health from these dangerous chemicals. It is critical that the DNR Board hears from people and communities all around the state about why is it is essential to begin this process.

There is mounting evidence linking PFAS to a long list of negative health effects including: cancer, liver damage, decreased fertility, increased risk of asthma, increased risk of thyroid disease, and growth, learning, and behavior impairment.

There are dozens of sites known to be contaminated with PFAS in Wisconsin, including the Town of Peshtigo. It’s the third most contaminated site in the United States! But, the truth is, we still don’t know how widespread the exposure to these dangerous chemicals might be. There are no federal standards regulating PFAS and until the DNR Board begins this process, there won’t be any state standards either.

Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce (WMC) and the American Chemistry Council (ACC) have been aggressively fighting any and all efforts to set health standards for pollution. They have even fought efforts to find out what people are being exposed to. We need your voice to counteract their pro-polluter message.

Please testify at the public hearing this Friday or submit written comments to demand that the state move forward with protecting our health – not polluters.

Come share your desire that the DNR Board to approve the process to begin a rule-making process to set standards for PFAS and PFOS chemicals in our drinking water, and groundwater.

You can register to give your testimony virtually on Friday, June 4, 2021 at 1 p.m. Register here. [[link removed]]

You can submit written comments until June 10 here. [[email protected]]

We need you to add your voice to protect our waters.

Thanks for being a conservation voter,

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Casey Hicks
Northeast Organizer
Wisconsin Conservation Voters
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