Oneida County pursues expanded PFAS testing; UW–Madison to begin a community study in Stella
Oct 13, 2026
County staff told the Board of Health Committee the department is exploring DNR grant opportunities to expand PFAS testing for residents, schools and childcare; a one‑year UW–Madison community PFAS exposure study will begin this fall in the Stella community and will invite about 100 volunteers.
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Linda Conlon, staff member for Oneida County Health Department, updated the committee on potential Wisconsin DNR grant opportunities to expand PFAS testing for residents, schools and childcare facilities in collaboration with the Land Conservation Department. Conlon said possible funding could cover testing, personnel, supplies, coordination and education, and noted that future opportunities might support well remediation.
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