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DNR Issues PFAS Advisories for 50 More Wells in Peshtigo
Clip: Season 2300 Episode 2339 | 40sVideo has Closed Captions
The Wisconsin DNR issued PFAS advisories for 50 private wells in the town of Peshtigo.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued PFAS advisories for an additional 50 private wells in the town of Peshtigo as a result of firefighting foam contaminating groundwater in the area.
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DNR Issues PFAS Advisories for 50 More Wells in Peshtigo
Clip: Season 2300 Episode 2339 | 40sVideo has Closed Captions
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued PFAS advisories for an additional 50 private wells in the town of Peshtigo as a result of firefighting foam contaminating groundwater in the area.
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>> This week, the Wisconsin DNR announced PFAS advisories for an additional 50 private wells in the town of Peshtigo.
The wells are added to 32 private wells already tested as contaminated, where homeowners are eligible for emergency water supplies.
Updated health guidelines lowered the cancer causing PFAS levels considered safe for drinking water.
The DNR says firefighting foam manufactured by Tyco contaminated groundwater in the area.
The company previously reached multimillion dollar settlements over the Forever chemical contamination Forever chemical contamination
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