A complete list of all programs within the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE)
Community involvement and public participation are an essential part of EGLE’s mission, vision, and values.
SARA Title III establishes requirements regarding emergency planning and "Community Right-to-Know" reporting on hazardous and toxic chemicals for federal, state, local, and tribal governments, as well as regulated facilities.
Resources and information on utilizing RRD's data exchange and the Inventory of Facilities.
An interactive map displaying contaminated sites throughout Michigan regulated under Parts 213, 201, and 211.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) Water Well Viewer (WWV), is an interactive mapping system that displays water wells along with other information, such as wellhead protection areas, underground storage tanks, and sites of environmental contamination. Water well locations have been identified by address matching, the use of global positioning systems (GPS), and by legal descriptions.
This system allows water well drilling and pump installation contractors to submit water well records.
EGLE's interactive calendar is designed to provide timely information on decisions before the Director, proposed settlements of contested cases, administrative rules promulgation, public hearings, meetings and comment deadlines, and environmental conferences, workshops and training programs.
Anyone wishing to formally serve legal documents upon the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), or its officers or employees, may do so by the following methods.
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PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, represent a class of synthetic chemicals developed in the 1940s that have since been widely utilized in various industrial and consumer products. These substances are valued for their ability to repel water and oil, making them essential in the production of firefighting foam, stain-resistant fabrics, and non-stick cookware. However, one of the most concerning aspects of PFAS is their persistence in the environment and in living organisms. PFAS are highly resistant to degradation, earning them the label "forever chemicals." This characteristic allows them to accumulate in human and animal bodies over time. Research has indicated that exposure to PFAS is linked to several health issues, including reproductive problems, immune system disorders, and certain types of cancer.
Landfills often contain waste materials that include products treated with or containing PFAS. Over time, these chemicals can leach from the landfill into groundwater, potentially contaminating drinking water wells in the vicinity.
PFAS that are present in industrial and consumer products can enter wastewater systems through domestic use and industrial processes. Although wastewater treatment plants can remove some PFAS, certain types may pass through these treatment systems and enter water bodies used for drinking water supply.
Industrial facilities that produce or use PFAS can release these chemicals into wastewater. If not properly treated, PFAS can enter surface water bodies or groundwater sources used for drinking water supply.
In Michigan, PFAS contamination has been identified in sites where PFAS containing materials were made, used, or disposed of. Some examples are airports, tanneries, metal plating businesses, landfills, and wastewater treatment plants.
For more information on current areas of interest and PFAS testing sites in Michigan, visit Michigan.gov/PFASResponse.
The presence of PFAS in Michigan has led to extensive monitoring efforts by the state. Michigan PFAS Action Response Team (MPART) has been named a national leader in addressing PFAS. They have administered grants that support PFAS testing and monitoring at airports, collected fish from various water bodies to determine the need for consumption advisories, released the 2023 Eat Safe Fish Guide, and collected over 500 water samples, among many other efforts.
Call the Pollution Emergency Alerting System (PEAS) at 800-292-4706.
This app features several datasets as part of Michigan PFAS Action Response Team (MPART)'s efforts, including official sites, surface water sampling results, public water supply results, and fish sampling results.
Find a PFAS site or area of interest