PFAS Action Act would set first-ever federal limits on toxic PFAS contamination

JULY 21, 2021

LANSING – The Great Lakes PFAS Action Network responded to news today that the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation that would set the first-ever federal limits on Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in drinking water.

“As community members on the front lines of PFAS contamination, this bill is an important step forward in protecting our water, our health and our wildlife,” said Tony Spaniola, co-chair of Great Lakes PFAS Action Network, Oscoda homeowner and PFAS expert. “We know PFAS is in every one of the Great Lakes, and there is much more work to be done. The Great Lakes PFAS Action Network stands ready to work with communities and leaders to continue to push for urgent action.”

According to the state of Michigan, there are more than 11,000 potential PFAS sites in Michigan. PFAS chemicals have been detected in the drinking water of nearly 2 million Michiganders.

“Ensuring people have safe, clean drinking water is not a partisan issue. We applaud Michigan’s congressional delegation for leading on this legislation to protect the health of Michiganders and people grappling with PFAS across the country,” said Sandy Wynn-Stelt, co-chair of Great Lakes PFAS Action Network, resident of Belmont whose water was contaminated by PFAS from Wolverine World Wide. “Communities like mine in Belmont have seen what contamination can do and we need leaders at the local, state and federal level at the table solving this issue to protect our health.”