Safe Water for Muskegon County Pilot Project (see PFAS Taskforce for more info)

●     A community-based pilot to support PFAS testing for private well users in Egelston, Muskegon Charter, and Moorland Townships

●     36 test kits available (12 per township), focused on areas outside state testing programs

●     Townships will make decisions about how to use the test kits

●     Residents collect samples and send them directly to the lab

●     Results are confidential, with sharing encouraged with the townships and Muskegon County Public Health

●     Follow-up information will be provided on PFAS, health considerations, and appropriate water filters

●     The project is designed both to support residents and to learn what works for future efforts

Michigan State University Extension Survey (Wade Syers)

●     Wade Syers shared a research effort focused on understanding how residents perceive PFAS and respond to home testing as a corollary to a large study of Michigan residents surveyed

●     The survey will be provided to pilot project participants along with the test kits

●     It will gather information on how people learn about PFAS, their concerns and questions, and whether applying for testing changes awareness or decision-making

●     Results will help improve communication, education, and support for communities dealing with PFAS