Michigan is a step closer to new maximum contaminant levels for PFAs chemicals. The Environmental Rules Review Committee reviewed levels for seven chemicals in the group on Thursday.
PFAs, or perfluoroalkyl substances, are a family of chemicals found across the state and linked to health problems including cancer.
The newly approved levels are considerably lower than federal health advisory levels.
Laura Campbell with the Michigan Farm Bureau. She said there may be unintended consequences. She said farmers don’t have deep enough pockets to cover testing and treatment costs.
“The cost of implementing treatment if they find levels above those screening requirements or above the MCL allowances is substantial and they don’t have the ability to pass that cost on in any kind of non-painful way.”
The rules will now go to an Administrative Rules committee to be finalized.They’re expected to take effect this spring.