Toxic PFAS is Threatening Gogebic County

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PFAS in Gogebic County

PFAS + Gogebic County

As a Gogebic County resident, you and the 14,715 people living in your community need to stay informed about the threat posed by toxic PFAS contamination.

A quick look at the numbers in Gogebic County:

  • There is 1 site contaminated with toxic PFAS.
  • 23% of residents are over the age of 65, and their health can be aggravated by PFAS contamination.
  • 4.2% are children, who are especially vulnerable to PFAS.

To combat the harmful effects of PFAS, we must:

  • Raise funds to clean up the Gogebic-Iron County Airport.
  • Raise awareness of PFAS contamination in Gogebic County waterways, and conduct local events to educate boaters and swimmers of the risks associated with PFAS.
  • Recruit volunteers in key communities such as Bessemer and White City to get the word out about this risk to our community.
  • Raise funds to continue testing important water sources like Albino Lake and Birch Lake.
  • Raise awareness of potential PFAS contamination in Gogebic County waterways.

Join the Great Lakes PFAS Action Network and share your story.