Wisconsin Wells Contaminated with Pesticides

Wisconsin farmland with dead bees scattered on the ground, symbolizing pesticide contamination.

The state of Wisconsin estimates that approximately 43 percent of private wells contain detectable levels of pesticides. This alarming statistic comes from a recent statewide survey of 380 private wells, conducted by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). The survey, carried out every five to ten years, assesses the presence of pesticides … Read more