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Wisconsin sets strict PFAS limits in drinking water, defying expected federal rollback, to protect public health.
Wisconsin’s Natural Resources Board approved strict new PFAS limits in drinking water on January 28, 2026, mirroring 2024 federal standards despite a planned federal rollback.
The rules set near-zero limits for PFOA and PFOS and establish standards for other PFAS compounds, with compliance expected by 2031–2032 for at least 100 affected public water systems.
The state aims to maintain stricter protections under the Safe Drinking Water Act, citing health risks like cancer and immune system damage.
While the rules face potential legislative review, officials stress the need to act swiftly to retain enforcement authority and access federal funding.
The regulations do not cover private wells, but the state is developing groundwater standards to indirectly protect them.
Wisconsin establece estrictos límites de PFAS en el agua potable, desafiando el retroceso federal esperado, para proteger la salud pública.