Muskegon Lake foam shows record PFAS levels, raising concerns
WEB4 days ago — A PFAS puzzle. High concentrations of toxic PFAS chemicals have been found in surface water foam on Muskegon Lake, puzzling scientists who have never seen such levels before. The foam, which tested at 4,757 parts-per-trillion for PFOS, has sparked concerns over potential contamination sources, including nearby industrial sites, …
Source of high PFAS levels in Muskegon Lake foam unknown, …
WEBSep 23, 2024 — Foam from Muskegon Lake contained over 4,000 parts per trillion of a synthetic chemical known to harm human and environmental health, researchers said on Monday. That’s unusually high, but its...
Mayor says drinking water safe after PFAS foam seen on Muskegon Lake
WEB5 days ago — While surface water testing has found PFAS in Mona Lake, “the foam on Muskegon Lake is much worse than I’ve ever seen on Mona Lake,” said Rick Rediske, an environmental chemistry professor ...
‘We’ve never seen this before.’ High PFAS level found in Muskegon Lake …
WEBSep 23, 2024 — State lawmakers gave Pure Muskegon a $15 million grant in 2022 to investigate and clean up PFAS at the property. Data shows PFAS at Sappi is venting into the lake, said Jason Poll with the EGLE ...
Mayor says PFAS found on Muskegon Lake does not threaten …
WEB4 days ago — Muskegon mayor Ken Johnson says while the high concentration of PFAS foam on Muskegon Lake is serious. “Still obviously a concern.”. The City’s drinking water comes from Lake Michigan and does not contain any detectable level of PFAS pollution. “Testing of the intake source which is Lake Michigan has been going on since 2018, pfas ...
Source of high PFAS levels in Muskegon Lake foam unknown, …
WEBSep 23, 2024 — Foam from Muskegon Lake contained over 4,000 parts per trillion of a synthetic chemical known to harm human and environmental health, researchers said on Monday. That’s unusually high, but its cause and the implications of the event are still unclear. The foam, sampled in mid-August, contained large concentrations of PFOS (perfluorooctane ...
‘We’ve never seen this before.’ High PFAS level found in Muskegon Lake …
WEB6 days ago — High concentrations of toxic PFAS chemicals were found in surface water foam this summer on Muskegon Lake in west Michigan. Although there are known legacy sources of PFAS in the Muskegon Lake watershed, experts say the recent increase in shoreline foaming is new and unexplained.
State trying to determine source of PFAS foam on Muskegon Lake …
WEB6 days ago — A local expert on PFAS said the known carcinogen is foaming up along Muskegon Lake like never before. PFAS foam on Muskegon Lake on Sept. 23, 2024. It comes at a time when more and more developers ...
Mayor says drinking water safe after PFAS foam seen on Muskegon Lake
WEB4 days ago — The mayor of the city of Muskegon, Michigan, assured residents Tuesday night they can “breathe a little sigh of relief” that their drinking water is safe, following high levels of PFAS found in Muskegon Lake earlier this year.
State trying to determine source of PFAS foam on Muskegon Lake
WEB6 days ago — A local expert on PFAS said the known carcinogen is foaming up along Muskegon Lake like never before.