On April 6, 2026, two bills to address PFAs contamination were signed into law by Governor Tony Evers. Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) applauds the Governor and State Legislature for their work to address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs) contamination in our state.
These impactful pieces of legislation release $133 million in funding for PFAs remediation, provide assistance for private and municipal wells impacted by PFAs, and include protections for innocent landowners, like farmers, who have PFAs contamination on their property.
“The PFAs bills that were signed on Monday are a win-win for farmers and rural communities,” WFU President Darin Von Ruden said. “They will provide important protections for farmers while addressing concerns related to PFAs contamination of Wisconsin’s water and land.”
WFU advocated for the passage of this legislation in collaboration with key stakeholders to help make sure rural Wisconsin has the resources and protections needed to address hazardous PFAs contamination. WFU was proud to uplift the voices of family farmers and rural residents in Madison to advocate on this consequential issue.
