The Muskegon County PFAS Task Force will hold its third quarterly meeting Thursday, Sept. 25, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the GVSU-Annis Water Resources Institute in Muskegon. The meeting will also be accessible virtually via Zoom.
PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a large group of man-made chemicals used in products like firefighting foam, food packaging, nonstick cookware, and water-resistant fabrics. Because they do not break down easily, PFAS have been called “forever chemicals.” They can contaminate drinking water and soil, build up in the human body, and have been linked to health risks, including certain cancers, immune system effects, and developmental issues.
The Task Force was established in early 2025 to bring together residents, municipalities, community organizations, and state agencies to better understand and respond to PFAS contamination across Muskegon County. With 18 known contaminated sites, PFAS remains a pressing environmental and public health concern for the region.
