A recommendation to expand groundwater well testing for 22 substances in Wisconsin is getting some support from a Kewaunee County supervisor.  The Department of Health Services is proposing standards that would add testing for 12 PFAs, also known as forever chemicals, and six types of pesticides.  Chuck Wagner, Chair, of the Kewaunee County Land and Water Conservation Committee, believes such expanded testing would give communities a better understanding of what's happening with groundwater sources.

Wagner also believes more private well owners might participate if testing is voluntary and confidential.

The expanded well testing proposals would next go to the Department of Natural Resources for consideration and public comment.