PFAS Testing

The Merrill Water Utility has completed the required testing for PFAS that were set by the Wisconsin DNR and the EPA’s UCMR 5 for 2023. All four of the city’s well were tested in April and October. There are no violations for detection of contaminants that exceed recommended Health Advisory Levels of 20 ppt. The recommended Health Advisory Levels are levels at which contaminant concentrations present a health risk and are based on guidance provide by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. The results are listed on the City of Merrill’s website along with links for more information on PFAS.