In March 2026 EGLE was contacted by a resident that sampled their own drinking water well and lives near the Cannon Township Fire Department, Station # 2, located at 6878 Belding Road NE. The result was 9.6 ppt PFOA (compared to 8 ppt). EGLE resampled the well and found similar results.
EGLE, DHHS and local health met and developed a sampling plan and in April 2026, EGLE sent letters to 21 nearby residents to seek permission to sample their private drinking water wells. EGLE received approval from 12 residents and sampling occurred in late May. Of 12 homes sampled, two were above criteria, four had detections below criteria and six were non-detect.
In April 2026, EGLE met with Cannon Township and learned the township had results from a groundwater monitoring well located in the northeast corner of the township office property. The well had 11 ppt PFOA (compared to 8 ppt). The township installed another well south of the office building/fire department in the historic fire training area and it had 72 ppt PFOA (compared to 8 ppt) and 19 ppt PFNA (compared to 6 ppt).
The regional groundwater flow is to the west/southwest.
View a map of the area showing drinking water well sample results and sampling status.
View an aerial image of the fire department with groundwater sampling results.
This app provides access to multiple datasets from Michigan’s PFAS Action Response Team (MPART), including data on official sites, surface water, public water supplies, and fish sampling.
EGLE, MDHHS, and local health will evaluate drinking water sampling results and continue to sample additional drinking water wells if results suggest the need. Filters are being provided to homes with exceedances and detections.
Joshua Walker at WalkerJ54@Michigan.gov or 616-840-3567.
