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State trying to determine source of PFAS foam on Muskegon Lake
A local expert on PFAS said the known carcinogen is foaming up along Muskegon Lake like never before. It comes at a time when more and more developers are being drawn to the lake with big plans.
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Source of high PFAS levels in Muskegon Lake foam unknown, researchers say
Foam from Muskegon Lake contained over 4,000 parts per trillion of a synthetic chemical known to harm human and environmental health, researchers said. That’s unusually high, but its cause and the ...
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Researchers find PFAs in Medical Lake as West Plains neighbors still dealing with contaminated wells
The West Plains Water Coalition held a meeting Monday night to update neighbors on the spread of PFAs in the area.
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Michigan AG sues Pennsylvania paper company with a ‘history of spills’
alleging a facility in St. Joseph County has repeatedly broken state law by releasing untreated wastewater containing toxic PFAS chemicals into the White Pigeon River. In a complaint filed Oct. 31 ...
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More PFAS above standard discovered in Cadillac area
Dave Maynard, a project manager at the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy said PFAS testing at Betten Baker IN Clam Lake Township discovered low levels of the forever chemical ...
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Warning As Forever Chemicals Revealed in Bottled Water Globally
PFAS, which stands for per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances, are a class of chemicals that can be found in a range of everyday products, from toilet paper to food packaging, cosmetics and ...
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Michigan invokes new dispute with Air Force over Wurtsmith cleanup
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) has initiated another legal dispute with the U.S. Air Force over its compliance with a state law governing the cleanup of PFAS ...
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Free public meeting in Medical Lake on PFAS contamination, expert speakers and resources
The City of Medical Lake and the West Plains Water Coalition are hosting a free public meeting to provide an update on PFAS ...
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Understanding PFAS: The Invisible Threat in Everyday Products
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / November 5, 2024 / Inogen Alliance: Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been making headlines recently as awareness grows about their harmful effects on ...
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PFAS-Linked Gut Microbiome Changes May Contribute to Kidney Damage
Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) have linked per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure to impaired kidney function, suggesting that ...
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Source of high PFAS levels in Muskegon Lake foam unknown
Muskegon gets its drinking water from Lake Michigan, and the city’s water has consistently complied with state regulations that place strict limits on PFAS in drinking water. MPART has received ...