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There are two major classes of firefighting foam: Class A and Class B. Class B is also called Aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) and is usually created using PFAS. It is a highly effective foam used for fighting high-hazard flammable liquid fires, like gasoline, oil, and jet fuel.
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April 01, 2021
The Michigan PFAS Action Response Team (MPART) will provide an update on its continuing investigation of PFAS contamination near the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.
MPART representatives from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE); the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS); and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) along with District Health Department No. 2 will host the virtual community meeting on April 20, 2021 from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm.
The April 20th meeting is planned as an online event, rather than an in-person meeting to comply with current state measures designed to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
To register for and participate in the 6:00 - 8:00 pm online meeting, visit the website [event has passed; link no longer available]
Individuals without internet access can listen to the meeting by calling this tollfree number, 636-651-3142 and entering the conference code 374288#.
After the presentations, there will be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions.
The meeting will be recorded and posted along with materials within a few days and can be viewed on the website Michigan.gov/Wurtsmith.
For questions about the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base investigation, contact Beth Place, EGLE, at PlaceB1@Michigan.gov or call her at 517-899-7524. For questions about the Oscoda Area investigations, contact Amanda Armbruster, EGLE, at ArmbrusterA@Michigan.gov or call her at 989-450-6377. For questions related to PFAS and health, contact Puneet Vij, MDHHS at VijP@Michigan.gov or call him at 517-582-4104 or 800-648-6942 and ask for Puneet.
Individuals needing language assistance or accommodations for effective participation at the meeting should contact Leslie E. Smith, III at SmithL9@Michigan.gov at least 7 days before the meeting to request language, mobility, visual, hearing, translation, or other assistance.
EGLE does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, color, marital status, disability, political beliefs, height, weight, genetic information, or sexual orientation in the administration of any of its programs or activities and prohibits intimidation and retaliation, as required by applicable laws and regulations.
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EGLE will provide an additional funding source of $26.5 million for portions of the Grayling Township Water Extension Projects.
The Michigan PFAS Action Response Team (MPART) announced today that it has listed the 300th site of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) groundwater contamination caused by the historic use and disposal of “forever chemicals” across the state.
The settlement requires the Keeler Brass entities to investigate hazardous substances released at four of their former locations and to undertake response activities to address levels that exceed state criteria. The Consent Decree was filed with Kent County Circuit Court today (PDF) and will be effective upon entry by the Court.
With summer approaching, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) recommends residents and visitors avoid foam on Michigan waterbodies such as lakes, rivers and streams. Foam can form on any waterbody. Natural foam is usually off-white and/or brown, can have an earthy or fishy scent, and tends to pile up in bays, eddies or at river barriers, such as dams.
Interest in the fourth annual virtual Great Lakes PFAS Summit is high, with 1,200 registrants from all 50 states and eight countries to date. The deadline for registration is Dec. 1.
With hunting season underway, the Michigan departments of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Natural Resources (MDNR) are reminding hunters not to eat venison from deer taken within three miles of Clark’s Marsh in Oscoda Township in Iosco County.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) today announced that it has established new water quality values (WQVs) for the PFAS compounds Perfluorohexanesulfonic Acid (PFHxS) and Perfluorononanoic Acid (PFNA). PFHxS and PFNA are members of the larger group of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).