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Oscoda has five health advisories that warn of PFAS contamination in drinking water, venison, small game, fish, and foam. After years of community advocacy, health officials are now offering residents free blood tests for PFAS.
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The toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS are not regulated at the federal level - at least not yet. The political will to act on these emerging contaminants is changing.
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After learning of PFAS contamination in her hometown of Oscoda, Cathy Wusterbarth said the first thing she wanted to know was: how to get tested?
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On the surface, Van Etten Lake looks just like any other lake in Northern Michigan.Except on the beach, there’s a sign posted by the Michigan Department of Health. It warns swimmers to avoid foam because it “may” contain PFAS.
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Michigan Senator Gary Peters held a hearing yesterday on federal efforts to clean up, and prevent, PFAS contamination.
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There’s a new push in Congress to ban the use of PFAS chemicals in firefighting foam.
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The Environmental Working Group held a press conference with Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell on Tuesday to discuss what action they hope to see from…
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The Air Force met with Oscoda residents on Wednesday to discuss plans for how they'll use millions of dollars earmarked for clean up of the former…
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Oscoda residents and US Congressman Dan Kildee held a virtual meeting on Tuesday calling on the Air Force to clean up pollution at the former Wurtsmith…
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After months of pressure from lawmakers and residents, the Air Force has announced it will take steps to address pollution coming from the former…