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Dioxin Information

Dioxin Information

Dioxins are a group of chemically-related compounds that are persistent environmental pollutants. Dioxins are found throughout the world in the environment and they accumulate in the food chain, mainly in the fatty tissue of animals. More than 90% of human exposure is through food, mainly meat and dairy products, fish and shellfish

EGLE Information

Reading Materials

Maps and Information

Background Information on Calculation of the 90 ppt Direct Contact Cleanup Criteria for Dioxin

Midland Area Soil Cleanup

Midland Area Soils Off-Site Corrective Action The Dow Chemical Company, Michigan Operations, Midland Plant Hazardous Waste Management Facility License, Attachment 18

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Michigan Health Information

University of Michigan Dioxin Exposure Study

US Environmental Protection Agency

Other US Agencies

World Health Organization