The first-ever Great Lakes PFAS Summit will bring together scientists, government officials, regulators, academic researchers, industry, and community organizations on all topics PFAS. The summit is set for October 27-28, 2020 in Lansing, Michigan, will be hosted by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). The summit will provide participants with current and reliable PFAS science and policy, explore PFAS research topics, facilitate networking, and share information on the latest research and technology. EGLE is developing the agenda for this two-day conference. Topic areas for the Great Lakes PFAS Summit include
Michigan EGLE Publishes Biosolids and Sludge PFAS Guidance
In the latest release on PFAS sampling, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) provides guidance for sampling biosolids and sludge. The State of Michigan defines biosolids as the residuals created in a wastewater treatment plant and land applied following state rules (Part 24 Rules, Land Application of Biosolids), while sludge describes solids that have been disposed through methods other than land application.
Number of PFAS Contaminated Sites Continues to Grow
New Requirements for Lead and Copper Compliance Sampling
The State of Michigan strengthened its lead and copper rules for drinking water in June 2018, making it the strictest in the United States. As a result, sample collection methodology underwent some significant changes that must be adhered to by Community and Non-Community Water Supplies for lead and copper in drinking water.
Michigan’s Minimum PFAS Analyte List Grows
Four new compounds have been added to the State of Michigan’s minimum laboratory PFAS analyte list, bringing the total to 28. The list is maintained by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) for the testing of drinking water, groundwater, surface water, wastewater, soil, and landfill leachate.
State of Michigan Releases First PFAS Sampling of Drinking Water Supplies Report
The Michigan Department of Environment Great Lakes & Energy (EGLE) has released its report detailing a massive state-wide PFAS drinking water sampling program that began in April 2018. The report, PFAS Sampling of Drinking Water Supplies, presents findings of EGLE’s sampling efforts from more than 1,700 facilities.
Michigan PFAS Drinking Water Rules Moving Forward
Moving Michigan forward on PFAS drinking water regulations, the Science Advisory Workgroup recently provided its health-based values to the Michigan PFAS Action Response Team (MPART). These PFAS health-based values will be used by the State of Michigan to develop regulatory drinking water standards.
