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An estimated 5,000 gallons of this emulsion spilled into the east branch of the Mohawk River, the DEC stated.

Part of Route 26, between Route 294 and the four corners in Ava, is back open after tanker truck rollover shut down the road.

Regulation of PFAS by the WDNR has been controversial, as WDNR has historically taken the position that the agency has authority under Wisconsin’s Hazardous Substance Spill Act to regulate PFAS even in the absence of established standards

The WDNR has indicated that the new standards may possibly be published this summer. WDNRs NRB— took steps toward the adoption of statewide standards for PFAS compounds. The NRB voted to adopt a drinking water standard of 70 ppt for PFOA and PFOS.

Waukesha County Circuit Court judge ruled in Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, and Leather Rich, Inc. v. WDNR, that WDNR lacked authority to regulate PFAS chemicals, WI Legislature no established regulatory standards.