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New Fish Advisory Warns of PFAS Contamination

Frederica Freyberg:

Now for an update on fish and water contamination in Dane County. The State Departments of Natural Resources and Health Services are issuing an advisory for fish consumption in two Madison area waterways. The advisory warns anglers about rising PFAS chemical levels in Starkweather Creek and Lake Monona. The agencies recommend limiting carp, bass, pike, walleye and perch to no more than one meal per month and limiting bluegill to no more than once per week. PFAS are manmade chemicals found in items ranging from fast food wrappers to firefighting foam. Health risks associated with PFAS increase with the amount of fish consumed. The DNR and Health Services are working to develop PFAS standards for groundwater, drinking water and surface water statewide.