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PFAS

Rockford SusCom: PFAS Test Kits for Homeowners

July 25, 2019 The Rockford Squire 0

The problem of water contamination from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS, is spreading. It’s not just a Rockford problem, but a state […]

Michigan moves forward on PFAS in drinking water rules

July 4, 2019 The Rockford Squire 0

The Michigan PFAS Action Response Team (MPART) has received health-based values from its Science Advisory Workgroup that will be used by the Department of Environment, […]

MacGregor reacts to science advisory workgroup PFAS report

July 4, 2019 The Rockford Squire 0

Senate Majority Floor Leader Peter MacGregor, R-Rockford, released the following statement on Thursday after a presentation by the Michigan PFAS Action Response Team’s Science Advisory […]

City council approves sending treated Tannery groundwater to PARCC

June 13, 2019 The Rockford Squire 0

By BETH ALTENA Wolverine Worldwide’s plan for treating groundwater at the former tannery site in downtown Rockford was approved during city council’s Monday meeting May […]

Wolverine Worldwide sues 3M: Asks State of Michigan to hold 3M accountable for Scotchgard™ PFAS chemicals

December 27, 2018 The Rockford Squire 0

By Wolverine Worldwide On December 19, 2018, Wolverine Worldwide filed a lawsuit in federal court against 3M, which developed, tested, manufactured, and sold ScotchgardTM – the […]

Wolverine Worldwide ends PFAS settlement discussions with Plainfield and Algoma Townships

December 13, 2018 The Rockford Squire 0

Company will not voluntarily cover costs of municipal water extensions to contaminated areas  Municipal attorney Douglas Van Essen said there’s “virtually no chance” that Plainfield […]

Gov. Rick Snyder issues executive directive to develop PFAS readiness and response plan

October 4, 2018 The Rockford Squire 0

To ensure continued coordination between state and local agencies in response to nationally emerging PFAS contamination, Gov. Rick Snyder today issued an executive directive to […]

KCHD and MDHHS issue Health Advisory regarding PFAS Foam on the Thornapple River

July 5, 2018 The Rockford Squire 0

Out of an abundance of caution, the Kent County Health Department (KCHD) and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) are recommending that […]

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