PFAS

The Hydrogeologic Investigation, carried out by Georgia Pacific and Tetra Tech and overseen by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, has been collecting water samples for the first set of monitor wells that have been installed at the paper mill; there are at least 12 more wells to be installed.

Officials in Parchment voted to move negotiations forward with the city of Kalamazoo for a long-term contract to use their water, which they are currently using on a temporary basis.

Chief Sturdivant says that they are currently working to transition away from these foams to a more environmentally friendly option.

The advisory issued Friday is for deer taken within approximately five miles of Clark’s Marsh in Iosco County

Gov. Rick Snyder issued an executive directive Tuesday to develop a readiness plan to manage expedited responses when PFAS contamination is discovered.

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality says Monday that they have established a “mutual agreement” with Georgia-Pacific to investigate sites that were believed to have contributed to Per and Polyfleuroalkyl Substances being discovered in Parchment’s city water system.

While the cause of these high levels isn’t yet confirmed, DEQ spokespeople say that there is a “correlation” between the PFOS and the use of firefighting foams at the Battle Creek Air National Guard Base.

Test results are back, and came up 'non-detect'

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality confirmed Thursday that extremely high levels of PFAS have been confirmed in a landfill that was formerly used by the paper mill that operated in Parchment for decades.

Residents in the City of Parchment will finally be able to use their tap water again for drinking and cleaning food as the 'Drinking Water Advisory' has been lifted.