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Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in Michigan farm’s beef
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services “determined that prolonged consumption of the beef from this farm could increase PFOS levels in the human body,” a news release said.
New study says elevated levels of PFAS found in anti-fogging sprays and cloths
Exposure to some PFAS is associated with serious health effects like impaired immune function, cancer, thyroid disease and other health disorders.
PFAS News Roundup: PFAS can move from water to air, DoD efforts to clean up PFAS skewered
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
Water utilities urge regulators to scrap new PFAS limits
The Wisconsin State Journal reported Thursday that the Municipal Environmental Group’s water division submitted comments to the DNR on Tuesday saying the state should wait for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to impose federal standards.
Drinking Water News Roundup: Infrastructure funding in Minnesota, Wisconsin, false confidence in Michigan water
Catch the latest drinking water updates with Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
Rising Cost of Water in Michigan Leads to Affordability Problems
A growing number of Michigan households are burdened by high water bills, report finds.
PFAS News Roundup: Minnesota requiring businesses to monitor, PFAS impact on COVID vaccine, new New York standards
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.
Minnesota pollution officials update impaired waters list
It’s the first time water bodies outside the Minneapolis-St. Paul area have made the list due to PFAS contamination. A PFAS compound known as perfluorooctane sulfonic acid, or PFOS, can accumulate in fish and potentially cause adverse health effects in people who consume them.
