Pewaukee issues drinking water notice after well exceeds PFAS limits

Pewaukee warns residents of increased PFAS levels in city water supply

The City of Pewaukee is warning residents that PFAS levels have increased in its water supply, and a construction fix to filter the chemicals is not expected to begin until 2027.

Pewaukee issues drinking water notice after well exceeds PFAS limits

PEWAUKEE, Wis. – People in Pewaukee are being told to consider alternate drinking water sources after a City well tests for high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS or “forever chemicals”. A sample taken on July 7 of City Well #8 showed levels of PFHxS at 47.0 ppt (parts per trillion), […]