Find a lab

If your water comes from a private well and you are concerned that your drinking water may be contaminated with PFAS, you can have your water tested by a private lab. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources maintains a list of laboratories that are certified for PFAS analysis. 

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Sample carefully

PFAS are present in many things we use in our everyday life, so extra care should be taken to avoid accidentally contaminating a water sample during sample collection. For this reason, samplers must wear nitrile gloves (generally provided in the sampling kit from the laboratory) and make sure not to touch anything other than the sample bottles during sample collection. Be sure to read and follow any instructions that come with a water sample kit.​

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Contact your state legislators

New enforcement standards for drinking water and surface water are set to take effect in Wisconsin in August 2022. Unfortunately, these standards do not apply to groundwater. That means the two-thirds of Wisconsinites who obtain their drinking water from private wells are left unprotected. Find out how to contact your elected officials here.

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