Water utility groups ask DNR to halt standards for `forever chemicals` in drinking water, wait for regulations from federal government

MADISON - A number of groups representing water utilities in Wisconsin are asking the state Department of Natural Resources to hold off on setting standards for "forever chemicals" in drinking water.

The League of Municipalities, the Wisconsin Rural Water Association and the Municipal Environmental Group Water Division are asking the state to hold off on setting standards for PFAS in drinking water until the federal government proposes and sets standards first.

"Drinking water utilities and Wisconsin have always followed the federal drinking water standards," said Lawrie Kobza, the legal counsel for Municipal Environmental Group. "They have never adopted their own drinking water standard before. This would be the first time, and in our view, they`re following a process that`s not consistent with the federal drinking water process." ...
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Ken Notes: I agree, lets focus our efforts on better federal standards and working together on solutions for cleanup and treatment...