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The time for action is now. It's never too late to do something. - Antoine de Saint-Exupery, early 1900s.
Below are 5 steps you can take to reduce exposure to all PFAS, from all sources.
- 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 is 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've been swapping out my old cookware with PFAS free items! Even my Air Fryer.
When buying a sleeping bag I looked for versions that didn't use PFAS for the waterproofing sealants.
I use metal strainers for tea instead of tea bags.
I switched to carbon steel, stainless steel and glass for my cookware.
I've had a sink reverse-osmosis system for over a year now.
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How can I learn more?
Call the MDHHS Environmental Health Hotline to talk to a toxicologist about your exposure concerns: 800-648-6942
Visit Michigan.gov/PFASResponse for information on how Michigan is addressing PFAS in the environment.
Visit Michigan.gov/CareforMiDrinkingWater to learn more about drinking water contamination.