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FAQ: Miscellaneous PFAS-related questions

Industry sources of PFAS include airports, tanneries, landfills, and plating businesses

FAQ: Miscellaneous PFAS-related questions

Find some of the more common miscellaneous PFAS-related questions that do not fit in any of our other FAQ categories here.

  • Contact your local tax assessor's office or a real estate agent to ask about property values. 
  • If you are selling your home and know that your property has been affected by PFAS, please be aware of your obligations to disclose that information to the purchaser as required by the Real Estate Discloser Act 92 of 1993.  MDHHS or your health department can provide results to your realtor if you provide a written statement with your permission to share your results with your realtor. If you were provided with a filtration system, it should remain with the home.
  • If you have customers or employees using the water, notify them of the results. For guidance specific to your results, contact the local health department.

  • According to Michigan State University researchers, PFAS is not customarily used in solar panels because safer, effective alternatives are available and used instead. No studies have shown PFAS leaching from solar panels.

  • Some everyday items in your home may contain PFAS chemicals. These include things like:

    • Stain-resistant furniture and carpets
    • Water-resistant outdoor fabrics
    • Nonstick pots and pans
    • Household products like cleaners, polishes, or fabric sprays

    When you're ready to throw these items away, it's important to do it safely.

    • Don’t burn them or bury them in your yard.
    • Don’t recycle them—they could be shredded or melted, which may spread PFAS.
    • The safest option is to put them in your regular trash that goes to a landfill. Modern landfills are designed to protect the environment.

    If you have leftover household chemicals that might contain PFAS, check if your local household hazardous waste collection will take them.

    When shopping for new products, read labels and try to avoid items that contain PFAS.

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