This layer is intended for use in the Wisconsin PFAS Interactive Data Viewer GIS mapping application, use for any other purpose should be done with caution to avoid misuse or misinterpretation of information contained in this layer. Please seek appropriate DNR staff support.This layer contains Wisconsin waterbody polygons, including lakes or portions of streams and rivers, where fish have been found to contain high levels of PFAS and limited fish consumption is advised. More information about specific consumption advisories is available at Consumption Advisories and PFAS.All determinations of Consumption Advisories are handled by the DNR Division of Fish, Wildlife and Parks. For more on all Consumption Advisories in Wisconsin see the Eating Your Catch webpage.This information should be used with the polyline data in the layer called "EM PFAS - PFAS-Based Consumption Advisory - Stream/River Lines" to see all of the information on PFAS-related fish consumption advice in Wisconsin. This dataset was automatically cataloged from the creator's Open Data Portal. In some cases, publication year and bounding coordinates shown here may be incorrect. Additional download formats may be available on the author's website. Please check the 'More details at' link for additional information.
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