Snyder asked the state’s attorney general to file a lawsuit against 3M, the company that is believed to have contaminated drinking water with their Scotchgard and firefighting foam products, which contain PFAS.
The chemicals have contaminated more than 30 sites throughout the state, including 700 private wells in Kent County through Wolverine Worldwide’s dumping of waste containing Scotchgard.
In the letter to A.G. Bill Schuette, the governor said these products are the "determining contributor" to the presence of PFAS in Michigan resident’s drinking water.
After the news, several Michigan lawmakers responded to Snyder initiating the legal proceedings against 3M.
State representative, Winnie Brinks (D-Grand Rapids), introduced a bill in December to make Michigan the strictest state on PFAS in the nation.
She gave Snyder credit for the move.
"Other states, including Minnesota and New York, have already taken similar legal action," said Kildee.
"Attorney General Schuette must act to hold companies accountable for the damage they have caused."
He said that Wolverine Worldwide and other parties using 3M’s products are responsible.
The attorney general’s office said on Friday that they received the request are they are now reviewing it.