Tag: Drinking Water
‘Cataclysmic’: environmentalists fear effects of Trump cuts on Great Lakes
Industry and environmental advocates warn that the attacks on federal agencies and funding freezes will be “cataclysmic” to the Great Lakes region if not reversed, risking drinking water contamination, fish […]
Cancer-causing PFAS to be added to Canada’s toxic substance list
Catch the latest updates on what’s happening with PFAS in the Great Lakes region. Check back for more PFAS news roundups every other week on our website.
On March 5, Canada released its final State of PFAS report, and announced that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) would be added to the toxic substances list.
Springtime means residents on private water systems should test
Grey Bruce Public Health is reminding residents on private water systems to test their drinking water this spring. Snowmelt and spring runoff are expected with milder temperatures and rain in the forecast. Public Health Ontario operates a complimentary well water testing program. Local residents on private systems can take advantage of this program by picking […]
In Leelanau County, a dispute over using sewage as farm fertilizer
The conflict has led to a lot of questions and confusion, and could be discussed at a meeting this week.
MI Supreme Court sends PFAS case back to appeals court
The Michigan Supreme Court issued an order Friday returning an industry challenge to the state’s PFAS drinking water standards to a lower court.A divided Supreme Court instructed the Michigan Court of Appeals to consider the fact that the chemical manufacturer 3M challenged a rule drafted in 2019 before the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy adopted final standards in 2020.