In April 2019, EGLE began monthly sampling of Public Water Supplies sampled during Phase I of the Statewide PFAS Sampling Survey which utilize surface water as a source. This sampling will be done for six months and will help determine if there are changes in PFAS levels for these 65 supplies over time, due to their use of surface water as a source.
In addition to PFAS testing for these 65 supplies, EGLE will collect and analyze samples for select cyanotoxins related to harmful algal blooms (HABs), to investigate whether these surface water sources are being affected. This testing program is being conducted by the EGLE Drinking Water and Environmental Health Division Community Water Supply Section. The results of this initiative will be provided by that group, once results become available.
Visit Michigan.gov/PFASresponse for more information.