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.
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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.
Wisconsin judge ruled case of Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce, Inc. and Leather Rich, Inc. v. WDNR, Waukesha County Case 2021CV000342 that WDNR lacks authority to regulate PFAS chemicals because Wisconsin Legislature has not established regulatory standards for them.