PFAS https://www.wcmu.org/tags/pfas PFAS en-US Copyright Sun, 03 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT Great Lakes show signs of declining PFAS pollution https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-03/great-lakes-show-signs-of-declining-pfas-pollution The researchers found a decline in PFAS levels in top predator fish species, lake trout and walleye, suggesting lower levels of long-lasting contaminants in the resources these fish consume. Sun, 03 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-03/great-lakes-show-signs-of-declining-pfas-pollution Riley Wilson, Capital News Service New research shows declining PFAS levels in Great Lakes fish https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-26/new-research-shows-declining-pfas-levels-in-great-lakes-fish A study in the Journal of Great Lakes Research used preserved whole lake trout and walleye samples to measure the accumulation of so-called "forever chemicals" in fish from 1975 to 2020. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:39:56 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-26/new-research-shows-declining-pfas-levels-in-great-lakes-fish Mary Corey Michigan lawmakers push to stop PFAS from getting into the air https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-23/michigan-lawmakers-push-to-stop-pfas-from-getting-into-the-air The bill would require the Environmental Protection Agency to classify certain PFAS as hazardous air pollutants under the Clean Air Act. Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:15:42 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-23/michigan-lawmakers-push-to-stop-pfas-from-getting-into-the-air Ava Harmon Michigan: We can't afford to look for all PFAS. Homeowners on their own https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-26/michigan-we-cant-afford-to-look-for-all-pfas-homeowners-on-their-own Investigators in Michigan and elsewhere find low-level contamination of “forever chemicals” virtually everywhere, but the state says it can’t always afford to figure out exactly how the chemicals get into the environment. Wed, 26 Nov 2025 21:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-26/michigan-we-cant-afford-to-look-for-all-pfas-homeowners-on-their-own Chris Lamphere, Cadillac News Michigan State Police probe Cadillac groundwater board for violations amid PFAS fallout https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-25/michigan-state-police-probe-cadillac-groundwater-board-for-violations-amid-pfas-fallout In June, MSP investigated allegations that Cadillac's Local Development Finance Authority violated Michigan's Open Meeting Act by conducting business without the minimum number of members required, ignoring bylaws, and withholding meeting minutes and records. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:47:45 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-25/michigan-state-police-probe-cadillac-groundwater-board-for-violations-amid-pfas-fallout Max Howard Amid new state advisory, anglers should check fishing spots for toxic PFOS https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-06/amid-new-state-advisory-anglers-should-check-fishing-spots-for-toxic-pfos Michigan health officials have updated their guidelines on toxic "forever chemicals" in fish, tripling the number of lakes and rivers, where anglers are advised to not eat their catch. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 18:54:52 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-06/amid-new-state-advisory-anglers-should-check-fishing-spots-for-toxic-pfos Teresa Homsi Worried about toxic "forever chemicals?" Send your PFAS questions to WCMU https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-31/pfas-question Michigan recently surpassed 300 known sites with PFAS contamination. As more sites are identified and researchers continue to learn about the health impacts, we’re here to answer YOUR questions. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-31/pfas-question Teresa Homsi Nearly 400 Grayling homes can connect to PFAS-free water main by June https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-31/nearly-400-grayling-homes-can-connect-to-pfas-free-water-main-by-june Roughly 400 homes can decide to connect to the main in the first phase of the project. The township plans to eventually extend the line out to Lake Margrethe — reaching up to 1,000 households affected by PFAS plumes largely from Camp Grayling. Fri, 31 Jan 2025 23:05:47 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-31/nearly-400-grayling-homes-can-connect-to-pfas-free-water-main-by-june Teresa Homsi Michigan hits 300 known sites with toxic 'forever chemicals.' Here's what you need to know https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-24/michigan-hits-300-known-sites-with-toxic-forever-chemicals-heres-what-you-need-to-know WCMU’s David Nicholas spoke with environmental reporter Teresa Homsi about state testing and what people need to know if their community becomes a "place of interest." Fri, 24 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-01-24/michigan-hits-300-known-sites-with-toxic-forever-chemicals-heres-what-you-need-to-know Teresa Homsi, David Nicholas Study estimates PFAS in groundwater affects more than 20% of Americans https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-11-04/study-estimates-pfas-in-groundwater-affects-20-of-americans The U.S. Geological Survey estimates up to 95 million people could be drinking groundwater with detectable levels of PFAS, according to a new study published in the journal Science. Mon, 04 Nov 2024 19:39:01 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2024-11-04/study-estimates-pfas-in-groundwater-affects-20-of-americans Teresa Homsi