Do

• Learn if your drinking water is impacted by PFAS and what to do if it is.
• Consider certified PFAS-reducing water filters.
• Follow fish consumption guidelines in your area to choose safer fish to eat.
• Limit use of consumer products that may contain PFAS. Many consumer products have PFAS in them, and not all manufacturers say if PFAS are in their products. But there are ways you can reduce your exposure to PFAS from consumer products.
• Avoid contact with all foam on Michigan lakes, rivers, streams and other surface water. Foam can contain harmful bacteria and chemicals, such as PFAS. MDHHS recommends everyone avoid foam on waterbodies and to rinse off after contact.

Here's what other Michiganders are doing to reduce their exposure to PFAS. To share your PFAS-reducing actions, visit our Share page. 

I buy bar shampoo and washing machine soap without pods.

I buy make-up that's clean and cruelty-free.

I look at getting clothes that are 100% cotton or linen.

I rarely cook in the microwave and never use plastic.

I only use cast-iron and stainless-steel cookware.

I use a metal straw for drinks.