As of September 2025, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has collected or plans to collect the following fish samples from the MPART Eastern St. Clair County Area of Interest.
The fillets have been or will be analyzed for PFAS and other contaminants. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is evaluating the results for the "Eat Safe Fish" consumption advisories which are based on concentrations of mercury, PFOS, and other contaminants. Anglers should refer to the guides posted on the Michigan Eat Safe Fish website at Michigan.gov/EatSafeFish.
ND indicates that PFOS was not detected in the sample.
|
Water Body |
Location |
Latitude |
Longitude |
Species |
Collection Year |
PFOS Range (ppb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ft. Gratiot Pond |
McIntyre Park |
43.0514 |
-82.4743 |
Bluegill |
2019 |
ND – 8.2 |
|
Ft. Gratiot Nature Center Pond |
West of Parker Rd |
43.0428 |
-82.4810 |
Bluegill |
2020 |
73 – 147 |
|
Howe Drain |
Krafft Rd |
43.0254 |
-82.4508 |
Rock Bass |
2020 |
63 – 133 |
|
Burtch Creek |
Jeddo Rd |
43.1550 |
-82.5059 |
Rock Bass |
2022 |
164.1 – 286.3 |
|
Kettlewell Pond |
Ft. Gratiot Twp |
43.0484 |
-82.4696 |
Bluegill |
2025 |
Collected, data pending |
|
Sutherland Park Pond |
W. of Port Huron |
42.9745 |
-82.5307 |
Bluegill |
2025 |
Collected, data pending |
|
Sutherland Park Pond |
W. of Port Huron |
42.9745 |
-82.5307 |
Black Crappie |
2025 |
Collected, data pending |
|
Black River |
10th St |
42.9809 |
-82.4337 |
Rock Bass |
2020 |
25 – 256 |
|
Black River |
Beard Rd |
43.0511 |
-82.5960 |
Rock Bass |
2020 |
35 – 198 |
|
Black River |
Applegate Rd |
43.3549 |
-82.6493 |
Rock Bass |
2022 |
2.3 – 7.3 |
|
Black River |
Canal |
43.0189 |
-82.4455 |
Pumpkinseed |
2022 |
4.8 – 162.5 |
|
Black River |
Canal |
43.0189 |
-82.4455 |
Yellow Perch |
2022 |
1.4 – 12.4 |
|
Black River |
Canal |
43.0189 |
-82.4455 |
Rock Bass |
2022 |
11.3 – 87.7 |
|
Black River |
Canal |
43.0189 |
-82.4455 |
Largemouth/ Smallmouth Bass |
2022 |
5.6 – 237.9 |
|
Black River |
Canal |
43.0189 |
-82.4455 |
Redhorse Sucker |
2022 |
2.1 – 26.9 |
|
Wm. P. Thompson Pond |
Port Huron Twp. |
42.9750 |
-82.4715 |
Redear Sunfish |
2023 |
38.2 – 545.2 |
|
Wm. P. Thompson Pond |
Port Huron Twp. |
42.9750 |
-82.4715 |
Bluegill |
2024 |
Collected, data pending |
|
Pine River |
Rivers Bend Marina |
42.8128 |
-82.5013 |
Bluegill |
2023 |
29.5 – 75.1 |
|
Pine River |
Rivers Bend Marina |
42.8128 |
-82.5013 |
Black Crappie |
2023 |
68.6 – 126.0 |
|
Pine River |
Rivers Bend Marina |
42.8128 |
-82.5013 |
Rock Bass |
2023 |
70.5 – 100.1 |
|
Belle River |
Mouth |
42.7135 |
-82.4964 |
Bluegill |
2023 |
1.7 – 16.6 |
|
Belle River |
Mouth |
42.7135 |
-82.4964 |
Rock Bass |
2023 |
6.0 – 11.2 |
|
Belle River |
Mouth |
42.7135 |
-82.4964 |
Yellow Perch |
2023 |
5.7 – 9.9 |
|
St. Clair River |
Port Huron |
42.9723 |
-82.4174 |
Rock Bass |
2023 |
7.8 – 13.6 |
|
St. Clair River |
Port Huron |
42.9723 |
-82.4174 |
Yellow Perch |
2023 |
1.2 – 7.4 |
|
St. Clair River |
Port Huron |
42.9723 |
-82.4174 |
Largemouth/ Smallmouth Bass |
2023 |
ND – 19.1 |
|
St. Clair River |
Port Huron |
42.9723 |
-82.4174 |
Freshwater Drum |
2023 |
2.0 – 4.8 |
|
St. Clair River |
Port Huron |
42.9723 |
-82.4174 |
Redhorse Sucker |
2023 |
1.5 – 5.8 |
State officials began investigating PFAS in Fort Gratiot Township near the closed Fort Gratiot Landfill in late 2018. This investigation led to sampling in nearby streams and drains. Elevated levels of PFAS were found in several drains and warrants further investigation.
There is no evidence of any impact on municipal drinking water.
