PFAS Detected
- Recently, the presence of PFAS has generated increased attention across the country.
- WRR conducted sampling to determine if it has PFAS impacts.
- In May of 2021, PFAS impacts were discovered and WRR immediately notified state and local officials.
- Processing PFAS-containing materials is not part of WRR’s service offerings.
- The PFAS detections in groundwater may be associated with a type of firefighting foam (AFFF) used to suppress fires that occurred at the WRR facility in 2007 and 2010.
- PFAS detected at WRR is not related to recent news regarding City of Eau Claire PFAS detected in wells that are located far beyond any PFAS impacts in this case.
- WRR sent letters to those residences located downgradient from the monitoring wells previously sampled for PFAS seeking access to conduct private well sampling and analysis for PFAS. The expanded study area includes 17 properties.
- Initial results from the expanded study will determine if additional sampling is needed.
- WRR is consulting with technical experts, state and local officials to determine the best course of action.
- Check back here for updates on action being taken by WRR.
