Looking for more information? Check here to find the Michigan Fish Consumption Advisory as well as many more links about mercury and mercury containing items.
Why should you be concerned about mercury? Watch the mercury video.Where can you take items that contain mercury? Here is a map and contact information of mercury collection sites or check with your local health department. Some thermostats also contain mercury and should be handled with care.
Visit the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality - Mercury Pollution Prevention Program website.
Are you interested in learning about mercury spill responses done by the Michigan Department of Community Health? Read the Mercury Health Consultations.
Read the Michigan Fish Advisory information to find out which species of fish are low in mercury. You can also visit the MDCH Eat Safe Fish website to find out about mercury in store and restaurant-bought fish.
Do you need more information? Call your local health department or the Michigan Department of Community Health at 1-800-648-6942.