Wisconsin Farmers Union Applauds New PFAS Legislation

New laws provide $133 million in funding and assistance for private and municipal wells impacted by PFAS contamination.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 8:20pm

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The Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU) has applauded the passage of two new bills by Governor Tony Evers that address per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination in the state. The legislation provides $133 million in funding for PFAS remediation, assistance for private and municipal wells impacted by PFAS, and protections for innocent landowners like farmers who have PFAS contamination on their property.

Why it matters

PFAS contamination has become a growing concern in Wisconsin, particularly for farmers and rural communities. This new legislation aims to provide the resources and protections needed to address this hazardous issue and support those impacted by PFAS in the state.

The details

The two bills signed into law on April 6, 2026 release $133 million in funding for PFAS remediation and provide assistance for private and municipal wells impacted by PFAS contamination. The legislation also includes protections for innocent landowners, like farmers, who have PFAS contamination on their property.

  • The bills were signed into law by Governor Tony Evers on April 6, 2026.

The players

Wisconsin Farmers Union (WFU)

A statewide farm organization that advocated for the passage of this PFAS legislation in collaboration with key stakeholders to help ensure rural Wisconsin has the resources and protections needed to address hazardous PFAS contamination.

Governor Tony Evers

The Governor of Wisconsin who signed the two PFAS bills into law on April 6, 2026.

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What they’re saying

“The PFAs bills that were signed on Monday are a win-win for farmers and rural communities. They will provide important protections for farmers while addressing concerns related to PFAs contamination of Wisconsin's water and land.”

— Darin Von Ruden, President, Wisconsin Farmers Union

The takeaway

This new PFAS legislation in Wisconsin represents an important step forward in addressing a growing environmental and public health issue, particularly for the state's farming and rural communities. The funding, assistance, and protections provided will help ensure those impacted by PFAS contamination have the resources they need.