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Aspenwood Drive Area of Interest PFAS Community Meeting

2026-01-20T18:00:00 2026-01-20T19:30:00 Aspenwood Drive Area of Interest PFAS Community Meeting

The Michigan PFAS Action Response Team (MPART) will host a community meeting about the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) drinking water well sampling in the neighborhood northeast of 36th Street SE and Cascade Road SE in Cascade Township. 

A MPART representative will share information about MPART and an overview of PFAS, which are a large group of human-made substances used in manufacturing, firefighting, and consumer products. 

A representative from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy will provide an overview of the state-funded PFAS sampling in the area, PFAS data gathered, and next steps.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services will provide information about possible health effects related to PFAS exposure. Community members will have the opportunity to ask questions after the presentations.  

Accommodations deadline: Individuals needing language assistance or accommodations for effective participation at the meeting should contact Leah Gies at GiesL1@Michigan.gov or 616-215-4781 two weeks in advance of the scheduled meeting to request language, mobility, visual, hearing, translation, and/or other assistance.

2870 Jacksmith Avenue SE

Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49546

Event Date

Start: January 20, 2026 6:00 PM

End: January 20, 2026 7:30 PM

The Michigan PFAS Action Response Team (MPART) will host a community meeting about the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) drinking water well sampling in the neighborhood northeast of 36th Street SE and Cascade Road SE in Cascade Township. 

A MPART representative will share information about MPART and an overview of PFAS, which are a large group of human-made substances used in manufacturing, firefighting, and consumer products. 

A representative from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy will provide an overview of the state-funded PFAS sampling in the area, PFAS data gathered, and next steps.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services will provide information about possible health effects related to PFAS exposure. Community members will have the opportunity to ask questions after the presentations.  

Accommodations deadline: Individuals needing language assistance or accommodations for effective participation at the meeting should contact Leah Gies at GiesL1@Michigan.gov or 616-215-4781 two weeks in advance of the scheduled meeting to request language, mobility, visual, hearing, translation, and/or other assistance.