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	Podcast:		Local Features by WXPR
	Episode:		We Answer Your Questions About PFAS, Water Quality, And Water Quantity In Rhinelander
	Category:		Government & Organizations
	Duration:		00:05:45
	Publish Date:		2019-12-19 06:42:00
	Description:		People in Rhinelander and across the Northwoods want to know their water is clean, drinkable, and safe. But that expectation has been muddied in the past year, with the discovery of elevated levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Rhinelander’s municipal water supply. The finding of PFAS, which has been linked to risk cancer, thyroid disease, and higher cholesterol, led Rhinelander to shut down two of its five city wells. That’s left some people confused about where their water is coming from, how much is available, and if it’s safe. In this week’s “The Stream,” we’re answering listener questions on the complicated topic. Q: What are the locations of the active wells, particularly regarding their proximity to Wells 7 and 8? A: First, let’s start with a short reminder. Wells 7 and 8, which are both located on the grounds of the Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport, are shut down after finding high levels of PFAS compounds. Rhinelander now has three active wells, Wells 4, 5,
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