225 Coats Avenue was historically used by Wolverine Shoe and Tanning Company to cut, sew, assemble and ship leather gloves, and operated from at least 1942 – 1986. Other companies have occupied the site since 1986, including Shelby Glove Company, and Osceola Recycling. It is currently owned by Northend Storage. A Baseline Environmental Assessment (BEA) contained data showing that this site had PFAS above criteria in three groundwater monitoring wells. The highest concentrations were 85 ppt PFOS (compared to 16 ppt) and 24 ppt PFOA (compared to 8 ppt). A BEA allows a potential purchaser to buy property without being liable for existing contamination. Regional groundwater flow is likely to the east/northeast toward the Hersey River; however, local groundwater flow may vary.
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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.
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EGLE, MDHHS, and local health have reviewed residential well logs and determined there are no nearby drink water wells to sample.
Kevin Wojciechowski, WojciechowskiK@Michigan.gov, 586-623-2948
