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Test results of chemical spill in Warren drain show no threat to the public

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Officials said the Bear Creek drain in Warren on Monday was running clear again. A water line at the closed Fini-Finish Metal Finishing electroplating shop on Mound Road burst last week and released about 580,000 gallons of water and chemicals into the city's storm sewers. Copper was the only contaminant to test above standards designed to protect aquatic life.

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Test results of chemical spill in Warren drain show no threat to the public

Test results show a chemical spill that turned a Warren creek bright green contained toxic PFAS and other heavy metals but in small enough concentrations so as to not pose a significant health risk, according to state environmental regulators. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) said initial test results released Monday indicate elevated levels of some chemicals downstream of Bear Creek, but not at levels that …

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