Rockford SusCom: PFAS Test Kits for Homeowners
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 […]
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Michigan moves forward on PFAS in drinking water rules
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]