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In 2012, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) issued a "do not eat" fish advisory for all fish caught from Clark's Marsh and for resident fish in the lower Au Sable River, south of the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base. Laboratory analysis of fish from the marsh and resident fish from the river showed levels of perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) in the fish that are unsafe for people. Migratory fish in the river are not expected to have high levels of PFCs but some have advisories due to other chemicals.
In early 2016, MDHHS evaluated PFC analytical results from drinking water samples collected from private residential wells near the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base. Although the results were not higher than the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Health Advisory levels, MDHHS recommended that people not use their water for drinking or cooking. This recommendation was based on the groundwater contamination at the Air Force base not being fully understood or controlled, toxicity concerns regarding several of the PFCs, lack of toxicity information on other PFCs present, and uncertainty in duration or amount of previous exposure.
PFCs are chemicals that were used in fire-fighting foams on the former base. MDHHS continues to assess the health risk from the PFC contamination.
Response to Community Concerns, June 6, 2016
Fact Sheet: PFCs in Drinking Water Wells Near WAFB, April, 2017
MDHHS Evaluation of Drinking Water Data, March 11, 2016
District Health Department #2 Health Advisory, February 26, 2016
MDHHS Recommendation Letter regarding Well Test Results, February 26, 2016
Well Test Results – Notification from MDEQ, February 22, 2016
Well Test Results – Notification from U.S. Air Force, February 3, 2016
Letter to MDEQ Regarding Need for Drinking Water Data, June 17, 2015
Final Health Consultation Regarding Fish Contamination - February 14, 2017
Eat Safe Fish in Iosco County brochure
For Public Comment - Health Consultation Regarding Fish Contamination - March 1, 2016
Amended Letter Health Consultation
Press release announcing Clark's Marsh fish advisory
Community Advisory Team Interest Meeting – Listening Session Follow-up, December 9, 2020
Oscoda Area PFAS Listening Session Presentation Slides, July 30, 2020
Former Wurtsmith AFB Public Meeting MDHHS Presentation, April 25, 2017
Former Wurtsmith AFB Public Meeting MDEQ Presentation, April 24, 2017
Former Wurtsmith AFB Public Meeting DHD No. 2 Presentation, April 25, 2017
Former Wurtsmith AFB Public Meeting MDHHS Presentation, October 25, 2016
Former Wurtsmith AFB Public Meeting MDEQ Presentation, October 25, 2016
Former Wurtsmith AFB Public Meeting USAF Presentation, October 25,2016
Former Wurtsmith AFB Public Meeting MDHHS Presentation, June 14, 2016
Former Wurtsmith AFB Public Meeting MDEQ Presentation, June 14, 2016
Former Wurtsmith AFB Public Meeting MDHHS Presentation, March 23, 2016
Former Wurtsmith AFB Public Meeting MDEQ Presentation, March 23, 2016
Former Wurtsmith AFB Public Meeting USAF Presentation, March 23, 2016
Former Wurtsmith AFB Public Meeting MDHHS Presentation, April 29, 2015
Former Wurtsmith AFB Public Meeting Presentation, February 12, 2014
MDHHS - PFOS Frequently Asked Questions Fact Sheet
Letter to MDEQ Regarding Need for Wild Game Data, September 24, 2015
ATSDR - PFAS and Your Health website
EPA - PFAS in Your Environment Fact Sheet
PFC Frequently Asked Questions
In 2001, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) wrote a Public Health Assessment of health risks posed by trichloroethylene (TCE) contamination in several on-base and off-base water supply wells. Today, most drinking water in the area is provided by the Huron Shores Regional Utility Authority which meets all federal and state safe drinking water standards.
Former Wurtsmith Air Force Base Public Health Assessment, Part 1
Former Wurtsmith Air Force Base Public Health Assessment, Part 2
Letter Health Consultation, Former Wurtsmith Air Force Base - October 18, 2023