A French Island near La Crosse detected PFAS for the first time all the way back in 2014. Since then, testing has been conducted and the community has been forced to deal with the forever chemicals. The most recent measure to protect citizens from their hazardous water sources has been purchasing water bottles. The state has taken to providing water bottles to anyone living in the contaminated area, costing hundreds of millions of dollars. The current expected cost is $500,000-$600,000 per year, which may reduce their ability to perform remedial actions.
Within the city, 553 wells have been tested, and 166 have demonstrated a hazardous amount of forever chemicals. It has been recommended that while the government works on a solution, citizens consult with professionals to stay safe. One hope for the community to fund long-term solutions is a pending lawsuit against several companies. These companies have manufactured firefighting foams containing PFAS that were used in the area and are a likely source of the contamination. If the lawsuits run their course and succeed, the funds could help the city rid itself of PFAS.
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