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Capitol Notes

Capitol Notes: What's the hold up on PFAS? And the latest on Wisconsin Congressional Races!

By Maayan Silver
Published April 22, 2024 at 8:30 AM CDT
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The South Milwaukee Water Utility has detected PFAS and PFOA compounds at levels of around 2 parts per trillion in Lake Michigan drinking water. The Wisconsin DNR has found that some groundwater samples in the state have between 4-10 parts per trillion (which is above Wisconsin Health Guideline value).
Maayan Silver
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WUWM
PFAS are everywhere, even in Lake Michigan drinking water. But it's above health guideline standards in some groundwater in the state.

This week's Capitol Notes takes on forever chemicals, the latest on voting lawsuits, and, as a treat for politics watchers who want to be in the know, explains the latest in one of Wisconsin's top five federal races to watch this year: the 1st Congressional District.

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Maayan Silver
Maayan is a WUWM news reporter.
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