PFAS Resources & Public Information
We’ve compiled reports, links, and tools to help you stay informed about PFAS contamination in Northeast Wisconsin and beyond. Browse by category below.
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STATE RESOURCES
REGIONAL RESOURCES
NATIONAL RESOURCES
Interactive Tools
Interactive Tools
EWG Tap Water Database
For too many Americans, turning on their faucets for a glass of water is like pouring a cocktail of chemicals.
WI Legislative Districts and Water Quality Reports
Use this interactive map to find PFAS contamination data by Senate district.
WI PFAS Interactive Data Viewer
An official interactive map from the Wisconsin DNR showing known and potential PFAS contamination sites statewide.
Mind the Store Campaign Tool
Clean Water Action encourages visitors to reduce PFAS exposure through shopping choices
EPA PFAS Analytic Tools Dashboard
Interactive EPA dashboard with PFAS testing data from water systems, private wells, and biosolids.
Interactive Tools
Movies & Documentaries
A tenacious attorney uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths to one of the world's largest corporations. While trying to expose the truth, he soon finds himself risking his future, his family and his own life.
The Devil We Know is a investigative documentary of health hazards from Teflon. Premier includes footage of public hearings, news reports and corporate ads, along with input from scientists and activists.
Dupont and 3M have been secretly poisoning America for decades. PFAs — also known as forever chemicals—are now in our food, water, clothes, and our blood. These companies knew its chemicals were highly toxic. But they chose to use them on everything you own.
In this two-year investigation, NewsNation delves into the issue of “forever chemicals,” contaminating American farmland, impacting our nation’s food, and in turn, all of us. PFAS chemicals now so pervasive, they are found in 97% of Americans’ blood.
Marinette, Wisconsin, is a community beloved by residents. But it quickly became the center of attention when it was learned that a type of chemical called PFAS--a danger to human health--was entering the water.
Six years ago, people in Marinette and Peshtigo discovered they were living in the path of a major PFAS contamination plume. Today, this beautiful area in northeastern Wisconsin is considered one of the worst hotspots for PFAS pollution in the country.
PFAS chemicals are used in thousands of products designed to make life easier. But the chemicals are now almost everywhere, including in human blood, and are being linked to severe health problems.
Investigates toxic chemicals that have sparked an international health and environmental catastrophe, and examines a decades-long battle between some of the world's largest chemical companies and the contaminated communities fighting for justice.
Decades ago, Kris Hansen showed 3M that its PFAS chemicals were in people’s bodies. Her bosses halted her work. As the EPA now forces the removal of the chemicals from drinking water, she wrestles with the secrets that 3M kept from her and the world.
Originally aired on CBS Sunday Morning, this segment highlights the PFAS contamination crisis in Marinette, Wisconsin. Local residents share how toxic “forever chemicals” have impacted their health, homes, and water—and their ongoing fight for accountability. This national coverage brings much-needed attention to a local environmental injustice with wide-reaching implications.
“Trouble on Tap”, an ABC Our America documentary, investigates the growing crisis of PFAS contamination in drinking water across the United States. Featuring expert interviews, firsthand stories from impacted communities, and urgent calls for reform, this powerful film reveals the scope of the “forever chemicals” problem and what’s at stake for public health.
Podcasts
This episode of Ground Truth tells the story of how residents in Marinette, Wisconsin, took on powerful corporations responsible for PFAS contamination. Hear how a small community turned outrage into action—and what it takes to hold polluters accountable.
State Comparison
Explore an interactive map from the Wisconsin DNR showing PFAS sampling results by location. See where contamination has been found in water systems, landfills, and private wells across the state.
A comprehensive overview of PFAS policies, strategies, and state actions compiled by the Environmental Council of the States (ECOS) to guide regulation, remediation, and public health protection efforts nationwide.
Additional Resources
The Wisconsin Supreme Court ruled the DNR can require companies to clean up PFAS contamination under the state’s Spills Law—without needing special rules to list PFAS as hazardous. This strengthens the state’s ability to hold polluters accountable.
News coverage of a University of Wisconsin study linking PFAS in Lake Michigan to industrial releases.
Updated version highlighting current Wisconsin tools, links, and guidance for residents and communities.
A public-facing guide covering PFAS basics, exposure pathways, testing, filtration, and state policies.
Official WI DNR action strategy for addressing PFAS contamination, regulatory needs, and public health.
Landing page for details on PFAS contamination and remediation in the Marinette/Peshtigo region.
Legal guidance for representing municipalities and organizations on PFAS-related matters.
Practical how-to guide for residents to organize, educate, and advocate around PFAS contamination.
Concise handout from the Great Lakes PFAS Action Network summarizing the problem and legislative priorities.
Offers in-depth PFAS resources including fact sheets, explainer videos, and technical docs.
Disabled American Veterans shares the story of a retired soldier’s battle to get PFAS exposure recognized as a service-related condition — highlighting how contamination impacts veterans.
Politico reports on federal legislation that expands PFAS-related care through the Department of Veterans Affairs, signaling a turning point in national policy.
A consumer guide that compares water filters by type and brand to help reduce PFAS and other contaminants in your home’s drinking water.
A curated list of research, news, and fact sheets to help you dig deeper into PFAS science, health impacts, and policy responses.
This interactive timeline from Wisconsin Rivers outlines the history of PFAS contamination in Wisconsin—from the first detections and public health discoveries to government responses and community advocacy. Explore key events, policy milestones, and local impacts to better understand how PFAS has shaped water safety efforts across the state.