What should I do about PFAS in my water?


What should I do about PFAS in my water?


A consumer guide for dealing with harmful PFAS being detected nationwide, including Wisconsin.

If you’ve been hearing more about PFAS in Wisconsin waters, it’s because testing is increasingly detecting those harmful chemicals. As of Nov. 18, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources was monitoring PFAS contamination at 91 sites from French Island in the west to Peshtigo in the east.

What can you do if you have PFAS in your water? The answer is complicated. Here’s what to know about navigating threats from the chemicals....

  • What are PFAS?...
  • Why should I care about PFAS?...
  • Where do PFAS come from?...
  • How much PFAS is harmful?...
  • How do I know if my water is safe to drink?...
  • What if I have a private water well?...
  • How can I treat my water?...
  • What are my filtration options?...
  • How well do these systems work?...
  • Which filtration systems should I trust?...
  • Do treatment systems carry drawbacks?...
  • What should I know about installing a treatment system?...
  • If my private well is contaminated, should I just dig a new one?...



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Ken Notes: This is a MUST READ, share and archive resource for future reference. It is the best primer I have seen and answers most of the questions you may have.

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