MADISON (WKOW) -- State health officials recommend that people limit consumption of PFAS-contaminated fish from Lake Monona and Starkweather Creek.
Recent samples of fish tissue and surface water show elevated levels of PFAS, which are human-made chemicals used in products like fast food wrappers and stain-resistant sprays. Consuming them can result in health issues, including increased cholesterol levels, weakening of the immune system and increased risk of cancer, according to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Department of Health Services released guidelines Wednesday for how often it is safe to eat certain types of fish caught from the two waterways:
The agencies say following these recommendations will protect people from excess exposure to the chemicals and to other contaminants found in fish, such as mercury and PCBs. The advisories may change with more data.
For more information about the health effects of PFAS, visit the Public Health of Madison & Dane County Website.
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