
PFAS have been linked to types of kidney and testicular cancers, lower birth weights, harm to immune and reproductive systems, and altered hormone regulation and thyroid hormones. The family includes 5,000 compounds, which are persistent, remaining both in the environment and human body over time. PFAS are a family of man-made chemicals used for their water- and stain-resistant qualities in products like clothing and carpet, nonstick cookware, packaging and firefighting foam.

"We recommend that it's important to follow advice moving forward to interrupt exposure," he said. Those who have already been routinely consuming fish caught in Madison waters should reduce their consumption immediately and contact their doctor if they have any concerns, said Nathan Kloczko, DHS site evaluation program coordinator for the Bureau of Environmental and Occupational Health. "The benefits of eating fish outweigh the risks," she said. Fish are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids and lean protein, and an important part of many people's diets. The recommendations were set based on guidelines developed by the Great Lakes Consortium, Tate said, which are developed by weighing the health benefits of consuming fish against the levels of contaminants found in their flesh. The advisories apply to all age and risk groups, said Lori Tate, DNR fisheries management section chief. Northern pike more than one meal per month.Largemouth bass more than one meal per month.Yellow perch more than one meal per week.Pumpkinseed more than one meal per week.To avoid an accumulation of PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, the agencies recommend not consuming: The advisories do not impact fish caught in Lakes Mendora or Wingra The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services issued new guidelines Wednesday on how many fish can be consumed if harvested from Starkweather Creek, Lake Monona, Wingra Creek, Lake Waubesa, Upper and Lower Mud Lakes, Lake Kegonsa and the downstream portion of the Yahara River to where it meets the Rock River. U.S.State officials are recommending that those fishing in the lakes and rivers of Madison limit their consumption of certain types of fish, due to high levels of "forever chemicals" in the water.Drought Monitor Conditions For West Virginia NWS Precipitation and River Forecasting.USACE Pittsburgh District Water Information.USACE Huntington District Water Information.Geological Survey (USGS) Data and Site Info for Hamlin Older USGS topographic maps, MSL benchmarks Older USGS topographic maps, NGVD29 benchmarks Survey grade GPS equipment, FEMA flood plain maps, newer USGS topographic maps Interpreting hydrographs and NWS watch, warnings, and forecasts, and inundation maps Low areas and fields along the Mud River between Palermo and Hamlin start to flood. Peppermint Lane and surrounding fields in Myra are flooded. Ball fields 0.3 miles from the High School Bridge are flooded.

Water into low area around the High School marque and up to Route 3. House across Route 3, from the High School Bridge, starts to flood. Sections of Route 3 in West Hamlin start to flood. Sections of Route 7 between Myra and Hamlin and sections of Route 3 on either side of Hamlin are flooded. Sections of Upper Mud River Road are flooded as well as some homes along and near the Mud River. Several homes and buildings are flooded near the Mud River.

Several sections of Routes 3 and 7 are flooded and impassable. Major flooding all along the Mud River from Palermo to Hamlin and Points downstream from Hamlin. Catastrophic flooding is occurring throughout the entire reach of the Mud River. School Trailer located on the upstream high school side of the High School Bridge is flooded. If you notice any errors in the below information, please contact our Webmaster Is the approximate location based on the latitude/longitude coordinates Latitude/Longitude Disclaimer: The gauge location shown in the above map
