BASF Wyandotte site leaching pollutants into Detroit River — and a fix is years away

BASF Wyandotte site leaching pollutants into Detroit River — and a fix is years away

Mercury, PFAS and other harmful pollutants are moving in a chemical plant site's groundwater into the Detroit River — at up to 60 gallons per minute.

MSU studies long term effects of PFAS

A new study with Michigan State University researchers reveals lasting PFAS effects in a Michigan community’s drinking water near an old paper mill landfill. PFAS are “forever chemicals” that enter the body and don’t break down easily. They’re often found in products like nonstick pans and waterproof gear. The study focused on Parchment, Michigan, where PFAS contamination in drinking water was first identified in 2018. This is the first study to…