Source: https://www.goldbergsegalla.com/, November 5, 2026
By: Larry D. Mason

Wisconsin now has enforceable groundwater limits for “forever chemicals.” On October 28, the Wisconsin Natural Resources Board (NRB) voted unanimously to adopt Board Order DG-02-25, which amends chapter NR 140 of the Wisconsin Administrative Code to add numeric standards for six per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Gov. Tony Evers signed the rule the same day and announced his approval on October 29, the day on which it was also signed by the DNR deputy secretary.

The action ends a multiyear effort that stalled twice before, and it reaches well beyond drinking water. Read more.