RICHLAND, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – Kalamazoo County residents will get a closer look at what is in their drinking water Wednesday, as local and state health departments meet in Richland to discuss testing results.
The testing centered around the site of the former Production Plated Plastics company along 34th Street near M89, northeast of Gull Lake High School in Richland Township.
That level is higher than the EPA allows.
Those families were provided water while testing continued.
PFAS can put you at a higher risk for cancer among other bad health effects.
There are 31 sites across Michigan where MDEQ confirms there are PFAS in the water.
This list includes two locations in Rockford and two in Plainfield Township.
3M, which makes products like Scotchguard and other firefighting foams, is being blamed for the large amount of PFAS found in 33 locations across the state.
Wednesday night’s meeting is expected to update local residents on the situation.
The meeting will take place at the Living Hope Community Church.