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PFAS + St. Joseph County
As a St. Joseph County resident, you and the 60,789 people living in your community need to stay informed about the threat posed by toxic PFAS contamination.
A quick look at the numbers in St. Joseph County:
- There are 4 sites contaminated with toxic PFAS.
- 16% of residents are over the age of 65, and their health can be aggravated by PFAS contamination.
- 6.1% are children, who are especially vulnerable to PFAS.
To combat the harmful effects of PFAS, we must:
- Raise funds to clean up the Lear Siegler Inc., Westside Recycling and Disposal Facility, and White Pigeon Paper Company.
- Raise awareness of PFAS contamination in St. Joseph County waterways, and conduct local events to educate boaters and swimmers of the risks associated with PFAS.
- Recruit volunteers in key communities such as Mendon and Three Rivers to get the word out about this risk to our community.
- Raise awareness of potential PFAS contamination in St. Joseph County waterways.
Join the Great Lakes PFAS Action Network and share your story.
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What Is GLPAN?
The Great Lakes PFAS Action Network (GLPAN) is a coalition centered and driven by people impacted by toxic PFAS pollution.
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What Are PFAS?
PFAS are a group of toxic and invisible man-made chemicals — short for per- and poly-fluoroalkyl chemical substances — that are used commonly in everyday consumer products, manufacturing and industry…
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Find Contaminated Areas Near You
PFAS are a group of toxic and invisible man-made chemicals — short for per- and poly-fluoroalkyl chemical substances — that are used commonly in everyday consumer products, manufacturing and industry…
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