PFAS Contamination Forces Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to Shut Down City’s Wells
Source: https://www.insurancejournal.com/, October 13, 2021
The city of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, has shut down almost half its wells due to PFAS contamination.
Wisconsin Public Radio reported that the city announced in July that it had shut down four of its 16 wells after tests found PFAS levels exceeded the groundwater standard of 20 parts per trillion as recommended by state health officials. Now the city has closed down three more wells after more tests showed they’re contaminated with a mix of PFAS chemicals. Read more.