•Found in soil and rock•In certain conditions can be released into groundwater and wells•High levels can cause cancer•Test your private well annually•Consult dhfs.wisconsin.gov/eh/ for more information. •Click on ‘Drinking Water’

Enhancing Public Health Surveillance with GIS

Aaron Weier, GIS Analyst

WI Dept. Health & Family Services

Radiation Protection Section -- Prairie Island

Health Care Provider - Impact

Reghan,

Would it be possible to also get Green and Walworth county GIS maps? We

just sent out a mailing to our FPs and Pediatricians with the Rock Countyand City of Janesville maps. The maps were a real visual learningexperience for our head Pediatrician and interestingly, I spoke with hisnurse today about something else and she wanted to reassure me that

they arenow doing lead testing at 12 and 24 month HealthCheck/Well Child visits.

Sothe visual is a real WOW to nonbelievers!

Thanks again!Sue Backes, RN, BS Case Management Coordinator MercyCare Insurance Company

Thank You.Thank You.Aaron Weier

GIS Analyst WI DHFS608-267-2360

weieraj@dhfs.state.wi.us