Clean Water

Clean, Safe, and Plentiful Water

Water is Wisconsin.

Once thought to mean “gathering of waters,” the name Wisconsin reminds us of the countless beautiful lakes, roaring rivers, and peaceful wetlands we enjoy in all seasons. Clean, safe, and plentiful water is a cornerstone of our state and a promise we aim to fulfill.

But Wisconsin’s lakes, rivers, streams, groundwater and drinking water face many threats. At Clean Wisconsin, we are engaging in science, law, and policy to protect our valuable water resources and ensure that everyone has access to clean, safe, and plentiful water, now and for generations to come.

Learn more about our current initiatives:

Training of firemen. The fireman extinguishes the fire with foam

Protecting our health from PFAS pollution

While PFAS can be very useful chemicals for a wide variety of products, they also have contaminated water in many parts of Wisconsin, posing a threat to public health. Learn how we’re advocating for protections from PFAS pollution.

A child drinking water from a kitchen tap

Protecting drinking water from nitrate pollution

While  private wells that draw groundwater are a reliable and safe source of water for many people, groundwater pollution from nitrate contamination poses a major challenge for many others. Learn how we’re working for clean drinking water for Wisconsin residents.

Water and cattails at Horicon National Wildlife Refuge

Safeguarding Our Wetlands

Wisconsin’s wetlands are vital to the health and vibrancy of our waters. Wetlands have long been a threatened resource, and the threats continue today. Learn how we’re protecting this valuable resource.

Water coming out of a kitchen faucet

Protecting Our Water From Lead

There is no safe level of lead exposure. Despite the dangerous health impacts lead contamination can have on children and adults, an estimated 190,000 lead service lines are still in use across Wisconsin. Learn how we are working to protect Wisconsin’s communities from lead exposure.