Plainfield Township hosts roundtable discussion to address water concerns

On Monday night Jan. 29 at Northview High School, the township tried a roundtable discussion.
It’s a chemical that Wolverine Worldwide used to waterproof shoes for decades before dumping the waste at various west Michigan locations.
The roundtable was supposed to give people one-on-one opportunities with experts.
“It is difficult to get close enough to ask a question.” “It is not at all conducive to having any kind of questions answered,” added Maureen Herendeen.
Many of the roundtable participants say they wanted assurances the municipal water supply is safe, even though there are low levels of PFAS pollution is in the system.
“I have concerns with the water.” Plainfield Township plans to borrow up to $25 million to extend municipal water pipes to areas where residential well water is polluted.
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