View Comments MADISON – Wisconsin officials are hoping to keep attention on water issues, launching a campaign to raise awareness of lead, nitrates and "forever chemicals." The Department of Natural Resources and the Department of Health Services are launching a series of talks regarding clean water, keeping the issue front and center for not only politicians who may see legislation regarding contaminants, but residents who can hold their local community leaders accountable. DNR Secretary Preston Cole said that people across the state are still battling contaminated water, making it unsafe to turn on the tap and drink or cook. "It's troubling that at this stage of the game, while we're still fighting a pandemic that is seeing a resurgence, that there area communities across the state of Wisconsin that are encumbered by lead laterals, PFAS in the water, as well as nitrates," he said.