Understanding PFAS Contamination in Michigan

What does PFAS stand for?

• Public Facility Assessment System

• Polyfluoroalkyl Substances

• Public Federal Assurance Services

• Polyformaldehyde Acidic Solutions

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

How many sites in Michigan are known to have PFAS contamination?

• 401 sites

• Around 1,500 sites

• Over 11,000 sites

• Exactly 46 sites

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-2

NGSS.HS-ESS3-6

What was the source of PFAS contamination in northern Kent County?

• A chemical plant

• A shoe and leather manufacturing company

• A municipal waste site

• An airport

What health issue did Sandy Wince L's husband suffer from?

• Kidney failure

• Heart disease

• Liver cancer

• Neurological disorder

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which company is involved in a class-action lawsuit for PFAS contamination?

• Both B and C

• 3M

• Georgia Pacific

• Wolverine Worldwide

What was used at Wurtsmith Air Force Base that caused PFAS contamination?

• Household cleaning products

• Agricultural chemicals

• Firefighting foam

• Industrial waste

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-4

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

What was the first U.S. state to test public drinking water systems statewide for PFAS?

• Florida

• New York

• California

• Michigan

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

What did internal documents from 3M reveal?

• PFAS do not harm the environment

• PFAS products didn't break down in the environment and were harmful

• PFAS were fully biodegradable

• PFAS are beneficial to human health

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS4-5

How many sites nationwide has the Department of Defense identified with PFAS groundwater contamination?

• Less than 100 sites

• Around 11,000 sites

• Exactly 401 sites

• Over 1,000 sites

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

What ability did the PFAS-containing sandwich wrappers have?

• Waterproofing

• Grease repelling

• Heat resistance

• Biodegradability