https://www.wcmu.org/tags/water-testing Water Testing en-US Copyright Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:00:34 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-18/northwest-michigan-health-department-closing-in-house-water-testing-lab District Health Department #10 is ceasing in-house water testing after Sept. 25, citing funding cuts as a reason behind the decision. Thu, 18 Sep 2025 15:00:34 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-09-18/northwest-michigan-health-department-closing-in-house-water-testing-lab Brianna Edgar https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-09-08/state-expects-to-test-up-to-30-000-private-wells-for-free The state is offering free water testing for Michigan residents to check their wells for common contaminants like bacteria, minerals, and heavy metals. Fri, 08 Sep 2023 10:57:10 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2023-09-08/state-expects-to-test-up-to-30-000-private-wells-for-free Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-10-10/state-is-accepting-suggestions-for-water-monitoring-sites As part of Michigan’s strategy to improve water quality, the state is seeking public input on areas to focus water monitoring efforts for 2023. Mon, 10 Oct 2022 22:21:24 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-10-10/state-is-accepting-suggestions-for-water-monitoring-sites Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-17/lab-testing-industry-adjusts-to-drastically-low-pfas-advisories The new safety limits for PFAS chemicals in drinking water are low - far lower than most lab equipment can detect. Some experts have concerns that communities may not trust when these forever chemicals show as “not detected” in their drinking water. Tue, 16 Aug 2022 22:48:40 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-17/lab-testing-industry-adjusts-to-drastically-low-pfas-advisories Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-15/state-develops-map-to-track-harmful-algal-blooms A new resource is available for Michigan residents and visitors to be more aware of toxic algal blooms on lakes. Mon, 15 Aug 2022 22:23:29 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2022-08-15/state-develops-map-to-track-harmful-algal-blooms Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-06-15/state-officials-continue-to-test-sites-around-camp-grayling-for-pfas State officials are continuing to test sites this summer at homes near Camp Grayling.This is the second summer the state officials have tested the well… Tue, 15 Jun 2021 21:53:34 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2021-06-15/state-officials-continue-to-test-sites-around-camp-grayling-for-pfas Taylor Wizner