Contamination of ground water has occurred locally in the Marinette – Peshtigo area. Ground water contamination has been found near a facility where PFAS or products using them are manufactured.

The WI DNR has determined that PFAS pollutants have been released to the ground water. The resulting body of polluted water within the aquifer is called a plume with migrating edges. Plume are used to locate, map and measure water pollution within the aquifers total body of water. Plume fronts determine the direction and speed of contamination spreading in it.

The EPA established the combined PFAS Health Advisory level at 70 parts per trillion. The total amount of any Perfluorinated chemical in drinking water (the total of PFOA, PFOS and all other PFCs) cannot exceed 70 parts per trillion. The Health Advisory for PFAS refers to the amount of PFAS contained in water that you could consume daily for 70 years without any adverse effects.

Public water systems are required to notify consumers if water is contaminated. Consumers can also contact their local water supplier and ask for information on PFAS in their drinking water and request a copy of the Consumer Confidence Report.

The Culligan® Reverse Osmosis Drinking Water System with a Total Defense Cartridge was tested in laboratory and field applications by the Minnesota Department of Health and the Water Quality Association and found to reduce PFAS in water at levels typically found in drinking water. The Culligan® Whole Home System with dual carbon filters has been installed in over 300 homes and is proven to reduce PFAS in water at levels typically found in well water. Contact your local Culligan water expert with questions or for more information.