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How Michigan reduced industrial discharges of PFAS
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28 Apr 2020 | The Environmental Working Group
Michigan set water quality standards for PFOA and PFOS and required many wastewater treatment plants to determine whether they were receiving these substances and ultimately discharging them into rivers and lakes.
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Air Force has no plans to speed cleanup at Wurtsmith base
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17 Apr 2020 | MLive
Hopes that a major cash infusion would accelerate groundwater cleanup at the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base were dashed when military engineers reported they plan to spend several more years investigating pollution that’s already been under study for a decade.
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State officials release results of Alpena PFAS retesting
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13 Apr 2020 | UpNorthLive
Two of the 19 wells tested had results above the proposed state drinking water limits. Water filters have been offered to homeowners with PFAS detections.
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U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin to highlight PFAS legislation at Oakland County forum
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5 Mar 2020 | The Oakland Press
The Test Your Well Water Act would require the U.S. EPA to create an online tool on it's website for Americans with private wells to find resources to test their drinking water and understand what those results mean.
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Air Force allocates $13.5 million toward Oscoda PFAS remediation
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3 Mar 2020 | Iosco News
“When it comes to our water, we need to think about environmental security the way we think about homeland security...” Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) expressed.
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Palo PFAS study finding ‘good news’
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29 Feb 2020 | Daily News
If PFAS is found in the wells residents can call the health department to request the installation of a filter. The health department covers the cost, and then is reimbursed by the state.
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First batch of Pellston water tests detect PFAS in some area wells
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29 Feb 2020 | Up North Live
Bottled water if need is being provided and plumbers are being scheduled so filters can be installed on any home that has detections.
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Should you be concerned about what’s in your drinking water?
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25 Feb 2020 | Lenconnect.com
The short answers from a state official and representatives of a Petoskey-based water quality advocacy group are: Yes, you should always be vigilant about what’s in your water, but to what degree depends on many factors.
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[Live Stream] From PBB to PFAS: Research and Action to Address Michigan’s Large-Scale Chemical Contaminations
Events
20 Feb 2020
The PBB to PFAS symposium will provide a unique venue for fostering collaboration between researchers and community members to prevent large-scale environmental contamination and reduce adverse health impacts of those that have occurred. While registration for in-person attendance has closed, you can still register for the Live Stream.
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The PFAS film documentary "No Defense" will debut in Ann Arbor, MI
Events
19 Feb 2020
The film focuses on the PFAS contamination problem in Oscoda, Michigan, as a case study into how the U.S. military has failed to protect human health and the environment around the nation and the world.
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Wolverine Worldwide PFAS settlement finalized with Michigan attorney general’s office
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4 Feb 2020 | Gongwer News Service
Wolverine to pay $69.5 million to extend city water to properties with contaminated wells. The state is accepting comments on the settlement through February 13.
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[Public comment] Michigan’s proposed limits on PFAS in drinking water
Policy
31 Jan 2020
The provisions include establishment of drinking water standards, sampling requirements, public notification requirements, and laboratory certification criteria for a number of PFAS contaminants. Comments may be made until January 31, 2020 at 5PM.
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Study: PFAS found in Ann Arbor drinking water
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23 Jan 2020 | Michigan Advance
U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) called on Congress to pass legislation that establishes national regulations on PFAS in drinking water and increases cleanup efforts.
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How to weigh in on Michigan’s proposed limits on PFAS in drinking water
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8 Jan 2020 | Bridge Magazine
Through month’s end, the state is soliciting input on the proposed rules, including three community meetings, before likely rolling them out in late spring.
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Michigan starts collecting firefighting foam containing PFAS
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13 Dec 2019 | Michigan Radio
After the foam is picked up, it will be shipped to a facility in Idaho. There it will be solidified and placed in a licensed hazardous waste landfill.