Environmental Protection Agency

Wisconsin Water Quality Rule Finalized Despite Republican Objections

Rule by Evers administration comes after years of wrangling over 2015 EPA regulation.

Wisconsin Lacks Standards for Pesticides in Water

Growers use millions of pounds of pesticides per year, but research needed on impact.

Sludge is Widely Used As Fertilizer, But It Could Include High Levels of PFAS Contamination

Sludge and septage are spread across around half a million acres statewide, but most of it has never been tested for PFAS.

Wisconsin Moves to Bring PFAS Limits In Line with Contested Federal Standards

Industry groups continue to challenge lower levels set in 2024.

Milwaukee Again Exploring Third Drop-Off Center

But will it be able to find a location?

DNR Names Companies Responsible for PFAS Contamination In Northern Wisconsin Community

A site inspection found PFAS levels more than three times those typically seen in soil, groundwater and sediments.

EPA Announces $3 Billion in New Funding for States to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water

Additionally, $1.1 Billion of Unused Funding Redistributed for States

Coalition Raises Concerns on I-94 Construction

Despite a pending lawsuit, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced it will start construction on the Milwaukee highway expansion.

DNR Highlights Importance Of State Revolving Fund Programs For Clean, Safe Water In Wisconsin

DNR Awards Loans To Support Redevelopment In City Of Madison

Loans Will Support Activities To Clean Up Contamination

AG Kaul Opposes EPA Proposal to Undermine Climate Science and Roll Back Vehicle Emissions Standards

Alderman Burgelis urges EPA to keep greenhouse gas pollution enforcement